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Maryland: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Maryland, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

Maryland at a glance

Population

6,206,011

Median Household Income

$103,678

Typical Home Value

$446,574

School District Rating

5.5

Violent Crime Rate

437.0

Avg Commute Time

31.1

About Maryland on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in Maryland. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in Maryland

24 counties, alphabetical.

Maryland at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Maryland?
Maryland has a population of 6,206,011 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Maryland?
The median home value in Maryland is $446,574. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in Maryland?
Median household income in Maryland is $103,678 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in Maryland?
Maryland has 24 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in Maryland?
The average one-way commute in Maryland is 31.1 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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