Cost of Living in Joppatowne, MD

Population 13,397 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

111
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Joppatowne sits on the smaller end of the Maryland city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Joppatowne sits roughly 15 miles northeast of Baltimore. Median home values run roughly 44% higher than Baltimore's $219,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 103
Rent 122

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Joppatowne

The median home value in Joppatowne is $315,000 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,600/month, 22% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,589/year is 47% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Maryland's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Joppatowne has a cost of living index of 111 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 11% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$315,000
3% above avg
Median Rent
$1,600/mo
22% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.4x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,407
1 BR
$1,604
2 BR
$1,898
3 BR
$2,407
4 BR
$2,822
Owner-occupied 80.0%
Renter-occupied 20.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,600
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,214/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
34.8 min
29% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.7%
Carpooled
5.1%
Public transit
2.0%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
10.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$109,589
47% above avg
Per Capita Income
$54,672
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
26% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Labor Force Participation
71.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.0%
Graduate degree 13.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.1
Male median age 42
Female median age 42.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
66.3%
Good air days/yr
200
Max AQI recorded
170
PM2.5 days
189
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Joppatowne, MD?

Joppatowne has a cost index of 111 (100 = national average). It is 11% above the national average.

What is average rent in Joppatowne, MD?

The median gross rent in Joppatowne is $1,600 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Joppatowne?

The median home value in Joppatowne is $315,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Joppatowne?

The median household income in Joppatowne is $109,589 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Joppatowne, MD?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Joppatowne is 6.0%. The Maryland state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Joppatowne, MD affordable?

Joppatowne is above average in cost of living, with an index of 111 — about 11% higher than the national average.

Joppatowne at a Glance

Population
13,397
Median Income
$109,589
Home Value
$315,000
Median Rent
$1,600/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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