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Living in
Rossville.
Rossville 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 Rossville
The median household income sits around $91,000 with a median home value of $317,000, which is manageable for the region, though you'll want to factor in that median rent hovers around $1,667 monthly; housing isn't cheap, but you're getting stable neighborhoods rather than paying for urban cachet. The job market here is steady rather than booming—unemployment sits at just 4.0%—but this is primarily a residential area where most people commute to jobs elsewhere in the Baltimore region, averaging about 28 minutes; if you're remote or work nearby, that's a real advantage. The community itself skews suburban and family-oriented, with roughly 30% of households raising children under 18 and a median age of 36, though you'll also find plenty of single-person households and people in their working years, creating a fairly balanced demographic mix.
Rossville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Foreign-Born
18.2%
Broadband Internet
94.8%
of households
Population Growth
-0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.2% foreign-born, most often from Nigeria
Who lives in Rossville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rossville, the largest foreign-born group is from Nigeria (18.8%), and 6.5% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
15.5%
of residents
65 and Older
17.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.4%
of households
Married Couples
35.7%
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 Rossville
In Rossville, home values are 25% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,937
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $292,476 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Rossville
Unemployment in Baltimore County, which includes Rossville, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Rossville: Baltimore County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Baltimore County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Rossville is about 2% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Rossville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.9 min avg
How Rossville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rossville, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 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 Rossville, 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 Rossville, 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
Rossville 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 Rossville, 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
Rossville 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
Rossville 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
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rossville
Rossville has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Baltimore
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Baltimore
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 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.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rossville
Rossville's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.4%
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 & Universities in Rossville
Community College of Baltimore County
Public · 2-year · 13,872 students · in-state tuition $4,536 · 19% graduate · median earnings $46,761 (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)
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)
Baltimore City Community College
9.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,700 students · in-state tuition $3,314 · 33% graduate · median earnings $39,370 (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, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rossville
Rossville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
7 mi awayStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
7 mi awayHampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
26 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
26 mi awayBaltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
29 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
33 mi awayKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
National Park Site
38 mi awayCities Near Rossville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rossville FAQ
Is Rossville, Maryland affordable?⌄
Rossville's median rent is $1,667/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $90,000/year. Median home value is $317,000.
Is Rossville, Maryland safe?⌄
Rossville 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 Rossville, Maryland?⌄
Baltimore County, which includes Rossville, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rossville, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Rossville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,667/month and median household income is $90,000/year. The median home value is $317,000. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rossville, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Rossville 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