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Living in
Catonsville.
Catonsville 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 Catonsville
Catonsville offers a suburban lifestyle with genuine urban access—you're far enough from Baltimore's core to have space and quieter neighborhoods, but close enough that a 25-minute commute downtown is realistic for many jobs. The median home value around $417,000 puts it in the upper-middle range for the region; rents average $1,724 monthly if you're not buying. The job market is solid with 4.0% unemployment, and the presence of UMBC and the Community College of Baltimore County adds educational and employment anchors, though the area's economic character leans residential rather than commercial.
Catonsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
12.6%
Broadband Internet
88.3%
of households
Population Growth
+2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.6% foreign-born, most often from Burma (Myanmar)
Who lives in Catonsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Catonsville, the largest foreign-born group is from Burma (Myanmar) (13.5%), and 4.4% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
20.1%
of residents
65 and Older
21.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.4%
of households
Married Couples
44.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.37
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 Catonsville
Rent and home values here are close to the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,385
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $417,735 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Catonsville
Unemployment in Baltimore County, which includes Catonsville, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Catonsville: Baltimore County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Baltimore County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Catonsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.6 min avg
How Catonsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Catonsville, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 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 Catonsville, 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 Catonsville, 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
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Baltimore County, which includes Catonsville, 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
Climate88°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Catonsville 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
51.0"
Annual Snowfall
19.3"
Hot Days/Year
43
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
52
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Catonsville
Catonsville has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
Spring Grove Hospital Center
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Umd Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute
Acute Care Hospitals · 3 mi away · Baltimore
Saint Agnes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Baltimore
University of Maryland Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Baltimore
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.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Catonsville
Catonsville's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 54.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
54.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Catonsville
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Public · 4-year · 10,701 students · in-state tuition $13,679 · 71% graduate · median earnings $74,881 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (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
14.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 13,872 students · in-state tuition $4,536 · 19% graduate · median earnings $46,761 (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)
Public · 2-year · 6,649 students · in-state tuition $4,146 · 21% graduate · median earnings $53,227 (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: Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Catonsville
Catonsville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
7 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
8 mi awayHampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayBaltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
18 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
22 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
25 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
25 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
27 mi awayPublic Libraries in Catonsville
Catonsville Area Branch
1100 Frederick Rd., Baltimore
Cities Near Catonsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Catonsville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Catonsville FAQ
Is Catonsville, Maryland affordable?⌄
Catonsville's median rent is $1,724/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $114,109/year. Median home value is $416,900.
Is Catonsville, Maryland safe?⌄
Catonsville 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 Catonsville, Maryland?⌄
Baltimore County, which includes Catonsville, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Catonsville, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Catonsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,724/month and median household income is $114,109/year. The median home value is $416,900. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Catonsville, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Catonsville is 25 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