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Woodlawn (Baltimore County).
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Life in Woodlawn (Baltimore County)
Woodlawn offers suburban living with decent economic stability—median household income sits at $82,466 and the job market is fairly strong with unemployment at 4.0%. Housing is reasonably priced compared to many East Coast suburbs, with median home values around $294,200 and median rent at $1,494 a month, making it accessible for families and professionals. The average commute is about 27 minutes, which is manageable though you'll definitely need a car for getting around.
Woodlawn (Baltimore County) at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Foreign-Born
19.0%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.0% foreign-born, most often from Pakistan
Who lives in Woodlawn (Baltimore County): race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Woodlawn (Baltimore County), the largest foreign-born group is from Pakistan (12.4%), and 8.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.4%
of households
Married Couples
39.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
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 12% below MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Woodlawn (Baltimore County)
In Woodlawn (Baltimore County), rent runs 12% below the MD average, and home values are 30% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,006
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Woodlawn (Baltimore County)
Unemployment in Baltimore County, which includes Woodlawn (Baltimore County), is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Woodlawn (Baltimore County): Baltimore County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Baltimore County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Woodlawn (Baltimore County) is about 5% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Woodlawn (Baltimore County) Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26 min avg
How Woodlawn (Baltimore County) residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Woodlawn (Baltimore County), most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 61% 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 Woodlawn (Baltimore County), 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 Woodlawn (Baltimore County), 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
Woodlawn (Baltimore County) is about 5% 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 Woodlawn (Baltimore County), 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
Woodlawn (Baltimore County) is about 5% 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
Woodlawn (Baltimore County) 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
28.5"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
92
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 Woodlawn (Baltimore County)
Woodlawn (Baltimore County) has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents
Umd Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Spring Grove Hospital Center
Psychiatric · 2.9 mi away · Catonsville
Northwest Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Randallstown
Saint Agnes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 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 Woodlawn (Baltimore County)
Woodlawn (Baltimore County)'s student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.5%
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 Near Woodlawn (Baltimore County) (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
14.6 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
3.9 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)
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)
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, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Woodlawn (Baltimore County)
Woodlawn (Baltimore County) has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
8 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
9 mi awayHampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayBaltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
20 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
24 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
27 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
27 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
28 mi awayPublic Libraries in Woodlawn (Baltimore County)
Woodlawn Branch
1811 Woodlawn Dr., Baltimore
Cities Near Woodlawn (Baltimore County)
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Woodlawn (Baltimore County) FAQ
Is Woodlawn (Baltimore County), Maryland affordable?⌄
Woodlawn (Baltimore County)'s median rent is $1,494/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $82,466/year. Median home value is $294,200.
Is Woodlawn (Baltimore County), Maryland safe?⌄
Woodlawn (Baltimore County) 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 Woodlawn (Baltimore County), Maryland?⌄
Baltimore County, which includes Woodlawn (Baltimore County), has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Woodlawn (Baltimore County), Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Woodlawn (Baltimore County) is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,494/month and median household income is $82,466/year. The median home value is $294,200. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Woodlawn (Baltimore County), Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Woodlawn (Baltimore County) is 26 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