Ellicott City, MD

Living in Ellicott City

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 14
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 6
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 94
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Schools 94
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Residents

73k Population +7.7k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
67% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
77% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian30%
Black9%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate12%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree35%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$132k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more28%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts67%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$537k Median Home Value +$2.1k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$333 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K47%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ellicott City

United States45
Maryland43
Baltimore Metro Area76
Howard County27

Property Crime in Ellicott City

United States48
Maryland38
Baltimore Metro Area61
Howard County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 8
Feb 37 3 8
Mar 45 4 3
Apr 55 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 48 4 1
Dec 38 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ellicott City

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding16
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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