The Town FilesMiddle River, Maryland
Community in Baltimore County · population 33,203 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $271,700
- Household income
- $78,398
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 37.2
Middle River is a community of 33,203 people in Baltimore County, Maryland. The median home is worth $271,700, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more vibrant than 80% of Maryland towns, more seaside character than 79% of Maryland towns.
How Middle River 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 Middle River is worth $271,700, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $78,398, which is more affordable than 67% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,636 a month. 66.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Middle River | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $271,700 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,636 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $78,398 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.4% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Middle River
| People | Middle River | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.3% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.1% | — |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 94.3% |
Weather in Middle River
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 30.0°F. About 43.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.8 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 43 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middle River since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 5, 1979 about 7.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 1, 2004.
Severe weather in Baltimore County since 1996
Baltimore County has been included in 24 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 |
| July 2, 2018 | Flood | DR-4376: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Baltimore County
Baltimore County had 374,470 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,051 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Middle River itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Towns near Middle River
- Essex, MD2.8 mi · 40,505 people · home $258,900
- Rossville, MD2.9 mi · 16,029 people · home $317,000
- Bowleys Quarters, MD3.1 mi · 6,853 people · home $400,100
- White Marsh, MD3.3 mi · 10,287 people · home $369,200
- Rosedale, MD4.3 mi · 19,961 people · home $276,200
- Honeygo, MD4.5 mi · 12,927 people · home $484,100
- Overlea, MD5.0 mi · 12,832 people · home $263,900
- Perry Hall, MD5.3 mi · 29,409 people · home $349,600
Middle River questions
Is Middle River, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Middle River scores better for retirees than 18% of Maryland towns and quieter than 35%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Middle River?
The median owner-occupied home in Middle River is valued at $271,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,398, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,636 a month.
What is the weather like in Middle River?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 30.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.7 inches of precipitation a year and 20.8 inches of snow.
Does Middle River get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middle River since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 5, 1979. 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)