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Living in
Dundalk.
Dundalk 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 Dundalk
If you're considering Dundalk, you're looking at a solidly working-to-middle-class Baltimore County suburb with reasonable housing costs—median home values around $200,000 and rents near $1,500—that's more affordable than many surrounding areas. The job market is decent with unemployment at 4.0%, though commutes average about 25 minutes, and many residents will rely on the Beltway for getting around despite available bus transit. It's a family-oriented place with nearly a third of households including children, though educational attainment is modest at around 15% with college degrees.
Dundalk at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Foreign-Born
9.8%
Broadband Internet
88.0%
of households
Population Growth
+3.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.8% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Dundalk: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Dundalk, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (20.7%), and 10.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.2%
of residents
65 and Older
16.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.9%
of households
Married Couples
38.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
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 14% below MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Dundalk
In Dundalk, rent runs 14% below the MD average, and home values are 49% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,514
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $218,242 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Dundalk
Unemployment in Baltimore County, which includes Dundalk, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Dundalk: Baltimore County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Baltimore County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Dundalk Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.3 min avg
How Dundalk residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Dundalk, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 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 Dundalk, 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 Dundalk, 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 Dundalk, 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
Dundalk 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
43.7"
Annual Snowfall
19.3"
Hot Days/Year
43
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
52
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
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 Dundalk
Uninsured
7.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Dundalk's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Baltimore
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Baltimore
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Childrens · ER available · 4.7 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.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Dundalk
Dundalk's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
18
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Dundalk (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
6.9 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
10.1 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)
Anne Arundel Community College
14.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,997 students · in-state tuition $4,586 · 41% graduate · median earnings $51,114 (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)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Dundalk
Dundalk has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
3 mi awayStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
5 mi awayHampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
20 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
20 mi awayBaltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
24 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
28 mi awayKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
National Park Site
33 mi awayPublic Libraries in Dundalk
North Point Area Branch
1716 Merritt Blvd., Baltimore
Sollers Point
323 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk
Cities Near Dundalk
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Dundalk?
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Dundalk FAQ
Is Dundalk, Maryland affordable?⌄
Dundalk's median rent is $1,473/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $64,520/year. Median home value is $212,700.
Is Dundalk, Maryland safe?⌄
Dundalk 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 Dundalk, Maryland?⌄
Baltimore County, which includes Dundalk, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Dundalk, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Dundalk is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,473/month and median household income is $64,520/year. The median home value is $212,700. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Dundalk, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Dundalk 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