Here's what it costs to live in Elkridge, Maryland, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,295 per month, while the typical home is valued around $454,200. Households earn a median of $139,913 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$139,913
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,295
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$454,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
26,283
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,957
Per month
Avg Home Value
$448,900
Census ACS
January Avg
34°F
July Avg
78°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.5
fair
Hospitals
127
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.2%
What is the cost of living index for Elkridge?
The cost of living index for Elkridge is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Elkridge?
The median gross rent in Elkridge is $2,295 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Elkridge?
The median household income in Elkridge is $139,913 per year.
What is the median home value in Elkridge?
The median home value in Elkridge is $454,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Elkridge?
Air quality data for Elkridge is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Elkridge?
Tax data for Maryland is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
