The Town FilesMaryland City, Maryland
Community in Anne Arundel County · population 19,153 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $424,900
- Household income
- $117,337
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 36.1
Maryland City is a community of 19,153 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The median home is worth $424,900, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for young professionals than 92% of Maryland towns, more vibrant than 78% of Maryland towns.
How Maryland City ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Maryland City is worth $424,900, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $117,337, which is more affordable than 61% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,421 a month. 60.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Maryland City | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $424,900 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,421 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $117,337 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.8% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Maryland City
| People | Maryland City | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.9% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.4% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 24.5% | — |
| Work from home | 22.0% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.1% | 94.3% |
Weather in Maryland City
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 26.1°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.3 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 86 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maryland City since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 24, 2001 about 2.4 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 69 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on June 8, 1990.
Severe weather in Anne Arundel County since 1996
Anne Arundel County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County had 288,447 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,546 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Maryland City itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Towns near Maryland City
- North Laurel, MD2.9 mi · 25,379 people · home $450,100
- Laurel, MD3.0 mi · 30,060 people · home $385,500
- Savage, MD3.2 mi · 7,542 people · home $424,300
- Fort Meade, MD3.3 mi · 9,324 people · home —
- South Laurel, MD3.5 mi · 29,602 people · home $458,100
- Jessup, MD3.6 mi · 10,535 people · home $462,000
- West Laurel, MD4.8 mi · 4,428 people · home $541,000
- Scaggsville, MD4.9 mi · 9,217 people · home $668,500
Maryland City questions
Is Maryland City, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Maryland City scores better for retirees than 23% of Maryland towns and quieter than 33%. 7.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Maryland City?
The median owner-occupied home in Maryland City is valued at $424,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $117,337, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $2,421 a month.
What is the weather like in Maryland City?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 26.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 19.3 inches of snow.
Does Maryland City get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maryland City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 24, 2001. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)