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Living in
Mays Chapel.
Mays Chapel 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 Mays Chapel
The unemployment rate of 4.0% reflects a healthy job market, and your average commute runs about 25 minutes, which is reasonable if you're working in the Baltimore area or willing to hop on I-83 toward other regional employment centers. The community skews toward educated professionals—70.4% hold college degrees—and the median age of 44 tells you this is a mature neighborhood with established families and empty nesters, not a party scene. Weekends offer solid outdoor access with Hampton National Historic Site just four miles away and Fort McHenry about 13 miles south if you want to escape for history-focused recreation, though you'll need a car for everything since you're in a fully urban-area setting with no rural character.
Mays Chapel at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Foreign-Born
12.2%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Median household income
Demographics12.2% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Mays Chapel: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mays Chapel, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (14.5%), and 3.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.2%
of residents
65 and Older
28.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.8%
of households
Married Couples
52.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.32
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 Mays Chapel
In Mays Chapel, home values are 11% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
25.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,210
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Mays Chapel
Unemployment in Baltimore County, which includes Mays Chapel, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Mays Chapel: Baltimore County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Baltimore County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mays Chapel is about 2% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mays Chapel Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.9 min avg
How Mays Chapel residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mays Chapel, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 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 Mays Chapel, 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 Mays Chapel, 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
Mays Chapel is about 2% 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 Mays Chapel, 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
Mays Chapel is about 2% 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
Mays Chapel 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
50.2"
Annual Snowfall
28.5"
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 Mays Chapel
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mays Chapel's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Baltimore
The Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.2 mi away · Baltimore
University of MD St Joseph Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 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.
Education16.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mays Chapel
Mays Chapel's student/teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 72.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
72.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mays Chapel (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
10.9 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
13.5 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 Mays Chapel
Mays Chapel 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
11 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
13 mi awayBaltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
31 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
34 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
34 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
35 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
39 mi awayCities Near Mays Chapel
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mays Chapel FAQ
Is Mays Chapel, Maryland affordable?⌄
Mays Chapel's median rent is $1,739/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $126,996/year. Median home value is $464,800.
Is Mays Chapel, Maryland safe?⌄
Mays Chapel 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 Mays Chapel, Maryland?⌄
Baltimore County, which includes Mays Chapel, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mays Chapel, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Mays Chapel is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,739/month and median household income is $126,996/year. The median home value is $464,800. About 25% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mays Chapel, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Mays Chapel 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