What are the schools like in Catonsville, MD?

Catonsville is served primarily by Baltimore County Public Schools. The district operates 111 elementary schools, 29 middle schools, and 33 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Catonsville?

The median household income in Catonsville, MD is $103,448 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Catonsville, MD?

Catonsville has an average high temperature of 43.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.5 inches.

Catonsville, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Catonsville, MD affordable or expensive?

Catonsville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Catonsville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $381,000 and the median rent is $1,625 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Catonsville, MD?

Crime rate data for Catonsville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Catonsville, MD a Good Place to Live?

Catonsville is a small city of 42,767 in Maryland, with a median household income of $103,448 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Catonsville stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Catonsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Catonsville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.7

Catonsville's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Catonsville costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Catonsville, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$381,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,625	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$103,448	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Catonsville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Catonsville is served primarily by Baltimore County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Catonsville, MD	National Avg
School District	Baltimore County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	111	—
Middle Schools	29	—
High Schools	33	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	51.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Catonsville sees average highs of 43.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 51.0 inches of annual precipitation and 28.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Catonsville, MD
Average High — January	43.7°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	51.0"
Annual Snowfall	28.5"

Demographics

Metric	Catonsville, MD	National Avg
Population	42,767	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	8.6%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County), MD 3 mi Arbutus, MD 3 mi Ilchester, MD 4 mi Lansdowne, MD 5 mi Elkridge, MD 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Catonsville

Catonsville, MD is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

21228 21250

Catonsville vs Other Cities

Catonsville, MD vs Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County), MD Catonsville, MD vs Arbutus, MD Catonsville, MD vs Ilchester, MD Catonsville, MD vs Lansdowne, MD Catonsville, MD vs Elkridge, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catonsville, MD affordable or expensive?

Catonsville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Catonsville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $381,000 and median rent is $1,625/month.

What is the crime rate in Catonsville, MD?

Crime data for Catonsville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Catonsville?

Public schools in Catonsville are operated by Baltimore County Public Schools. The district has 111 elementary, 29 middle, and 33 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 51.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Catonsville, MD a good place to live?

Catonsville, MD has a population of 42,767, a median household income of $103,448, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Catonsville?

Catonsville averages 43.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.0 inches with about 28.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Catonsville?

Catonsville, MD is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 21228, 21250.

What is the population of Catonsville?

The population of Catonsville, Maryland is 42,767 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Catonsville?

Key numbers for living in Catonsville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $381,000, median household income $103,448, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Catonsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.