Baltimore, Towson Metro Area Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Baltimore, Towson Area is $277,600, which is about the same as the state average of $287,500 and is higher than the national average of $175,700. The median year that a house in Baltimore, Towson Area was built is 1972, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1975 and is older than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 686,405 Owner Occupied Houses in Baltimore, Towson Area, #35Baltimore, Towson Area | 277,600 USD |
Maryland | 287,500 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Baltimore, Towson Area | -6.31% | |
Maryland | 96.92% | |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*The Baltimore, Towson Area median house price growth rate is since 2005-2009. The Maryland and U.S population growth rate is since 2000.
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Baltimore, Towson Area | Maryland | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 1,140,939, see rank, 100% | 2,399,375 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 1,032,863, 90.53%, see rank | 89.86% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 686,405, 60.16%, see rank | 60.26% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 346,458, 30.37%, see rank | 29.60% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 108,076, 9.47%, see rank | 10.14% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 24,262, 2.13%, see rank | 2.24% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 14,015, 1.23%, see rank | 1.11% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 7,479, 0.66%, see rank | 0.65% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 8,522, 0.75%, see rank | 2.35% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 101, 0.01%, see rank | 0.03% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 53,697, 4.71%, see rank | 3.76% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #567Baltimore, Towson Area | Maryland | U.S. |
1972 | 1975 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Baltimore, Towson Area | % | Maryland | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 686,405 | 100% | 1,445,880 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 506,244 | 73.75%, see rank | 75.17% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 180,161 | 26.25%, see rank | 24.83% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Baltimore, Towson Area | 1,905 USD |
Maryland | 1,999 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Baltimore, Towson Area | % | Maryland | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 572 | 0.11%, see rank | 0.12% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 4,037 | 0.80%, see rank | 0.75% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 11,301 | 2.23%, see rank | 1.94% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 34,758 | 6.87%, see rank | 5.73% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 104,207 | 20.58%, see rank | 18.28% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 119,963 | 23.70%, see rank | 23.23% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 150,113 | 29.65%, see rank | 31.23% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 81,293 | 16.06%, see rank | 18.71% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Baltimore, Towson Area | 23.60% of the Total Income |
Maryland | 24.00% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Baltimore, Towson Area | % | Maryland | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 30,508 | 6.03%, see rank | 5.74% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 159,140 | 31.44%, see rank | 30.56% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 149,567 | 29.54%, see rank | 29.32% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 69,693 | 13.77%, see rank | 14.45% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 95,176 | 18.80%, see rank | 19.55% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Baltimore, Towson Area | 565 USD |
Maryland | 583 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Baltimore, Towson Area | % | Maryland | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 4,724 | 2.62%, see rank | 2.62% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 9,634 | 5.35%, see rank | 5.55% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 56,147 | 31.16%, see rank | 28.64% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 54,060 | 30.01%, see rank | 29.57% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 55,596 | 30.86%, see rank | 33.62% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Baltimore, Towson Area | 12.20% of the Total Income |
Maryland | 12.10% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Baltimore, Towson Area | % | Maryland | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 74,288 | 41.23%, see rank | 41.59% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 54,781 | 30.41%, see rank | 30.55% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 20,740 | 11.51%, see rank | 11.67% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 10,623 | 5.90%, see rank | 5.66% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 17,786 | 9.87%, see rank | 9.55% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Baltimore, Towson Area | Maryland | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 1,140,939, 100% | 2,399,375 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 518,606, 45.45%, see rank | 51.72% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 329,991, 28.92%, see rank | 21.19% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 24,251, 2.13%, see rank | 1.60% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 29,844, 2.62%, see rank | 2.20% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 55,858, 4.90%, see rank | 4.94% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 169,371, 14.84%, see rank | 16.70% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 13,018, 1.14%, see rank | 1.63% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Baltimore, Towson Area | Maryland | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 1,140,939, 100% | 2,399,375 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 13,823, 1.21%, see rank | 1.15% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 15,727, 1.38%, see rank | 1.62% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 78,385, 6.87%, see rank | 7.62% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 138,897, 12.17%, see rank | 12.84% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 172,621, 15.13%, see rank | 14.80% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 218,204, 19.12%, see rank | 17.19% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 172,345, 15.11%, see rank | 14.01% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 125,068, 10.96%, see rank | 11.30% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 205,869, 18.04%, see rank | 19.47% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 6.20, see rank | 6.20 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Baltimore, Towson Area | Maryland | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 1,140,939, 100% | 2,399,375 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 15,687, 1.37%, see rank | 1.33% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 120,758, 10.58%, see rank | 10.34% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 266,562, 23.36%, see rank | 22.38% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 451,504, 39.57%, see rank | 37.63% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 220,954, 19.37%, see rank | 21.12% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 65,474, 5.74%, see rank | 7.20% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Baltimore, Towson Area | Maryland | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 1,032,863, 100% | 2,155,983 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 488,506, 47.30%, see rank | 44.54% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 24,598, 2.38%, see rank | 3.17% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 388,053, 37.57%, see rank | 39.67% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 111,619, 10.81%, see rank | 10.31% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 589, 0.06%, see rank | 0.11% | 0.12% |
Wood | 10,433, 1.01%, see rank | 1.37% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 252, 0.02%, see rank | 0.03% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 5,008, 0.48%, see rank | 0.45% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 3,805, 0.37%, see rank | 0.35% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Baltimore, Towson Area | Maryland | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 333,479, 100% | 682,566 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 6,853, 2.06%, see rank | 1.63% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 11,594, 3.48%, see rank | 2.77% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 14,836, 4.45%, see rank | 3.76% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 19,429, 5.83%, see rank | 5.52% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 72,893, 21.86%, see rank | 18.21% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 124,073, 37.21%, see rank | 37.53% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 56,706, 17.00%, see rank | 19.46% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 27,095, 8.12%, see rank | 11.13% | 6.10% |
Median | $1,141, see rank | $1,218 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Baltimore, Towson Area | Maryland | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 1,032,863, 100% | 2,155,983 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 116,721, 11.30%, see rank | 9.39% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 341,348, 33.05%, see rank | 32.90% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 377,013, 36.50%, see rank | 36.77% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 197,781, 19.15%, see rank | 20.95% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.