Cost of Living in Ellicott City, MD

Population: 73,737 • 2026 Data

$157,891
Median Household Income
+104% vs national
$2,001
Median Monthly Rent
+48% vs national
$644,300
Median Home Value
+90% vs national
2.9%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Ellicott City

The median home value in Ellicott City, MD is $644,300. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,001, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,311.

Rent-to-income ratio: 15.2%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Ellicott City, MD is $157,891. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%, with a labor force of 38,052 people.

Other Cities in Maryland

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Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov