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Living in
Carney.
Carney is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Carney
If you're considering Carney, you're looking at a stable suburban community just outside Baltimore where you can buy a home for around $300,000 median value—reasonable for the region. The median household income of $83,620 reflects a fairly educated workforce (40% have college degrees), and the job market is solid with just 4.0% unemployment, though most people commute: expect about 29 minutes on average, often into Baltimore proper. The real trade-off is that Carney has been losing population (down 5.5% recently), which suggests some people move on after a few years—likely because it's fundamentally a bedroom community without much of its own character or nightlife.
Carney at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Foreign-Born
12.9%
Broadband Internet
83.3%
of households
Population Growth
-5.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.9% foreign-born, most often from Kenya
Who lives in Carney: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Carney, the largest foreign-born group is from Kenya (18.3%), and 4.7% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
20.7%
of residents
65 and Older
23.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.9%
of households
Married Couples
35.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.28
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MD
Rent, home values, and income in Carney
In Carney, home values are 24% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,689
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $341,939 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Carney
Unemployment in Baltimore County, which includes Carney, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Carney: Baltimore County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Baltimore County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Carney is about 3% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Carney Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.4 min avg
How Carney residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Carney, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Major hub12.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 22% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Baltimore County Police Department, which covers Carney, runs 22% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
400.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,400.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Baltimore County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 43 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Baltimore County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Baltimore County, which includes Carney, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 43 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2024 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15.1M |
| 2023 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.4M |
| 2022 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $326,000 |
| 2021 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Dense Fog | $333,500 |
| 2019 | 53 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500,000 |
| 2018 | 64 | Flood | $8.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Baltimore County, county-wide
Carney is about 3% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Baltimore County, which includes Carney, is typically good — 236 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
236
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Baltimore County, county-wide
Carney is about 3% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Carney has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.6"
Annual Snowfall
19.3"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
92
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 30°F | 3.07" |
| Feb | 47°F | 32°F | 2.75" |
| Mar | 55°F | 39°F | 3.93" |
| Apr | 67°F | 48°F | 3.55" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 3.39" |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 3.36" |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 4.71" |
| Aug | 87°F | 71°F | 4.35" |
| Sep | 80°F | 65°F | 4.49" |
| Oct | 69°F | 53°F | 3.49" |
| Nov | 58°F | 43°F | 2.98" |
| Dec | 48°F | 35°F | 3.66" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Carney
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Carney's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Rosedale
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Baltimore
University of MD St Joseph Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Towson
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Carney
Carney's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 40.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Carney (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 16,136 students · in-state tuition $12,186 · 72% graduate · median earnings $70,158 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Baltimore County
3.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 13,872 students · in-state tuition $4,536 · 19% graduate · median earnings $46,761 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
13.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 10,701 students · in-state tuition $13,679 · 71% graduate · median earnings $74,881 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,019 students · in-state tuition $8,346 · 53% graduate · median earnings $56,585 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,693 students · in-state tuition $67,170 · 94% graduate · median earnings $104,590 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,869 students · in-state tuition $59,150 · 79% graduate · median earnings $90,179 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hampton National Historic Site, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Carney
Carney has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hampton National Historic Site (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
4 mi awayStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
9 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
10 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
29 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
29 mi awayBaltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
31 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
35 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
40 mi awayPublic Libraries in Carney
Parkville-Carney Branch
9509 Harford Rd., Baltimore
Cities Near Carney
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Carney?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Carney FAQ
Is Carney, Maryland affordable?⌄
Carney's median rent is $1,793/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $83,620/year. Median home value is $319,700.
Is Carney, Maryland safe?⌄
Carney is policed by the Baltimore County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 401 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2400 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Carney, Maryland?⌄
Baltimore County, which includes Carney, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Carney, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Carney is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,793/month and median household income is $83,620/year. The median home value is $319,700. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Carney, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Carney is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from