What are the schools like in Cockeysville, MD?

Cockeysville 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 Cockeysville?

The median household income in Cockeysville, MD is $81,966 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Cockeysville, MD?

Cockeysville has an average high temperature of 42.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Cockeysville, MD affordable or expensive?

Cockeysville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cockeysville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $381,600 and the median rent is $1,426 per month.

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

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

Is Cockeysville, MD a Good Place to Live?

Cockeysville is a small city of 23,246 in Maryland, with a median household income of $81,966 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Cockeysville stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Cockeysville 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

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

Metric	Cockeysville, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$381,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,426	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	35.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,966	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Cockeysville 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	Cockeysville, 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	50.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cockeysville sees average highs of 42.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation and 28.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cockeysville, MD
Average High — January	42.4°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	28.8"

Demographics

Metric	Cockeysville, MD	National Avg
Population	23,246	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	21.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.2%	18.9%
Asian	9.5%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Timonium, MD 3 mi Mays Chapel, MD 3 mi Lutherville, MD 4 mi Hampton, MD 5 mi Towson, MD 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Cockeysville

Cockeysville, MD is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

21030 21031 21131

Cockeysville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cockeysville, MD affordable or expensive?

Cockeysville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cockeysville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $381,600 and median rent is $1,426/month.

What is the crime rate in Cockeysville, MD?

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

What are the schools like in Cockeysville?

Public schools in Cockeysville 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. 50.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cockeysville, MD a good place to live?

Cockeysville, MD has a population of 23,246, a median household income of $81,966, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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 Cockeysville?

Cockeysville averages 42.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches with about 28.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cockeysville?

Cockeysville, MD is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 21030, 21031, 21131.

What is the population of Cockeysville?

The population of Cockeysville, Maryland is 23,246 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cockeysville?

Key numbers for living in Cockeysville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $381,600, median household income $81,966, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cockeysville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.