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What Is the Average Rent in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland?

$2,061/month 3%vs 2023 ($2,001)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland is $2,061/month (±$94), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $661,700 (±$11,299), and the median household income is $156,964/year. The unemployment rate in Howard County, Maryland was 3.9% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Ellicott City CDP, Maryland

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$2,061
Median Home Value$661,700
Median Household Income$156,964
Total Housing Units26,919
Renter-Occupied Units7,543
Renter-Occupied Share28%
Households Paying 50%+ Income1,802 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.9%

How does Ellicott City CDP, Maryland compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Maryland.

Higher rent than 72% of cities in Maryland · 103rd of 360

Cheapest: Sudlersville town($594)
Priciest: Travilah CDP($3,501)
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360Friendsville town$438

ZIP codes in Ellicott City CDP

5 ZIP codes overlap Ellicott City CDP.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland?

The median gross rent in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland is $2,061/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland?

The median home value in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland is $661,700 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Ellicott City CDP are rent-burdened?

In Ellicott City CDP, Maryland, 1,802 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland?

The median household income in Ellicott City CDP, Maryland is $156,964/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $2,061 has a margin of error of ±$94. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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