Maryland city profile
What it costs to live in Ellicott City, and how it compares with other Maryland cities, in plain numbers.
Value score
52
40th best value in Maryland
How much you get for what you pay, versus other Maryland cities.
Overall livability
66
21st overall in Maryland
Cost, safety, schools, jobs and quality of life combined.
Ellicott City is home to about 74,432 people. A typical home runs $564,900 and a household earns around $136,200, a price-to-income ratio of 4.2. Among Maryland's largest cities, it ranks 40th for value and 21st overall. For context, the typical Ellicott City home is about 31% above the statewide median of $432,000 and local household income is about 32% above the statewide median of $103,000.
Median home price
$564,900
75th in MD of 94
Median rent
$1,727/mo
Median household income
$136,200
Home price to income
4.2x
Unemployment
3.5%
17th in MD of 94
School rating
10/10
17th in MD of 94
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