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Living in
Eldersburg.
Eldersburg is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Eldersburg
Eldersburg functions as a stable, family-oriented suburb with solid economic fundamentals—median household income sits at nearly $147,000, and the unemployment rate hovers around 3.1%, well below national averages. Two-thirds of households are married couples, and about 37% include children, so you'll find a genuinely kid-focused community with decent schools served by the Carroll County system. That said, it's not a thriving growth area; the population has actually declined slightly in recent years, which can signal either stability or stagnation depending on your perspective.
Eldersburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
7.0%
Broadband Internet
96.6%
of households
Population Growth
-1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Eldersburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Eldersburg, the largest foreign-born group is from India (10.0%), and 2.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
15.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.2%
of households
Married Couples
68.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.82
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 Eldersburg
In Eldersburg, home values are 18% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,251
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
88.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below MD average
Unemployment in Eldersburg
Unemployment in Carroll County, which includes Eldersburg, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Eldersburg: Carroll County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Carroll County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Eldersburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute34.2 min avg
How Eldersburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Eldersburg, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 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.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
Eldersburg is policed by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, but the FBI rate for that agency isn't comparable: it reports crimes from a wider area than the population it's credited with, which inflates the per-resident rate several times over. We leave it out rather than show a misleading number.
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
59.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Carroll County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Carroll County, which includes Eldersburg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Winter Weather | $1.2M |
| 2024 | 14 | Winter Weather | $10.3M |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35.9M |
| 2022 | 18 | Winter Weather | $510,000 |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $182,000 |
| 2020 | 32 | Dense Fog | $901,500 |
| 2019 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 45 | Flood | $930,000 |
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
Carroll County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Carroll County, which includes Eldersburg, is typically good.
Median AQI
38
Carroll County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Eldersburg has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.0"
Annual Snowfall
28.5"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
92
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 25°F | 3.41" |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 2.98" |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 4.04" |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 3.62" |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 4.35" |
| Jun | 80°F | 62°F | 4.67" |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 4.49" |
| Aug | 83°F | 65°F | 4.18" |
| Sep | 76°F | 58°F | 4.76" |
| Oct | 65°F | 47°F | 4.01" |
| Nov | 53°F | 36°F | 3.49" |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 3.89" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Eldersburg
Eldersburg has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.5%
of residents
Springfield Hospital Center
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Northwest Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Randallstown
Carroll Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.8 mi away · Westminster
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.5 mi away · Columbia
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.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Eldersburg
Eldersburg's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 52.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Eldersburg (within 15 miles)
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 · 3,102 students · in-state tuition $41,278 · 66% graduate · median earnings $69,703 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,617 students · in-state tuition $54,125 · 67% graduate · median earnings $62,070 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 280 students · in-state tuition $11,200 · 44% graduate · median earnings $68,364 (10 yrs after entry)
Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College
13.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 118 students · in-state tuition $10,140 · 84% graduate
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, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Eldersburg
Eldersburg has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hampton National Historic Site (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
20 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
22 mi awayMonocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
24 mi awayBaltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
27 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
29 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
31 mi awayCatoctin Mountain Park
Park
32 mi awayPublic Libraries in Eldersburg
Eldersburg Branch
6400 W. Hemlock Dr., Eldersburg
Cities Near Eldersburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Eldersburg?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Eldersburg FAQ
Is Eldersburg, Maryland affordable?⌄
Eldersburg's median rent is $1,705/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $142,954/year. Median home value is $494,300.
What is the job market like in Eldersburg, Maryland?⌄
Carroll County, which includes Eldersburg, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Eldersburg, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Eldersburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,705/month and median household income is $142,954/year. The median home value is $494,300. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Eldersburg, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Eldersburg is 34 minutes, which is longer than 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