State rank#3 of 24
Smallest county850,796 residentsMontgomery County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 24005
Baltimore County, Maryland
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population850,796
Household income$91,768
Unemployment3.1%
Life expectancy76.9 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Baltimore County has 850,796 residents and ranks #3 by population among Maryland county equivalents. Median household income is $91,768. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.1%. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Maryland
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Baltimore County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Baltimore County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $349,300 median home value and $1,627/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $91,768, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Baltimore County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, bachelor’s degree or higher, and primary care access. College attainment is 42.3% and life expectancy is 76.9 years.
Potential advantages
- Mental health access: 1 per 230 residents, rank #3 of 24 available Maryland counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 42.3%, rank #5 of 24 available Maryland counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,157 residents, rank #5 of 24 available Maryland counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,627/mo, rank #16 of 24; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median household income: $91,768, rank #13 of 24; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 76.9 years, rank #13 of 24; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Maryland
Rank and range use only counties in Maryland with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$91,768
$91,768; below the state county median of $91,888.
State rank #13 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$349,300
$349,300; below the state county median of $380,550.
State rank #11 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,627/mo
$1,627/mo; above the state county median of $1,402/mo.
State rank #16 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.1%
3.1%; below the state county median of 3.2%.
State rank #11 of 24 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
42.3%
42.3%; above the state county median of 36.6%.
State rank #5 of 24 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.9 years
76.9 years; below the state county median of 76.9 years.
State rank #13 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
14.8%
14.8%; below the state county median of 15.6%.
State rank #10 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
6%
6%; below the state county median of 6.1%.
State rank #10 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,157 residents
1 per 1,157 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,867 residents.
State rank #5 of 24 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 230 residents
1 per 230 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 356 residents.
State rank #3 of 24 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Baltimore County FAQ
Is Baltimore County a good place to live?
Baltimore County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, bachelor’s degree or higher, and primary care access. College attainment is 42.3% and life expectancy is 76.9 years.
What should I know before moving to Baltimore County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $349,300 median home value and $1,627/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $91,768, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Baltimore County?
Baltimore County has 850,796 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Baltimore County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 24005; the parent state FIPS is 24.
What is the median household income in Baltimore County?
The ACS median household income is $91,768.
How much does housing cost in Baltimore County?
Housing benchmarks are $349,300 median home value and $1,627/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $91,768, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Baltimore County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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