What are the schools like in Kemp Mill, MD?

School district data for Kemp Mill is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Kemp Mill?

The median household income in Kemp Mill, MD is $151,943 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Kemp Mill, MD?

Kemp Mill has an average high temperature of 42.7°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Kemp Mill, MD affordable or expensive?

Kemp Mill's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kemp Mill is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $518,100 and the median rent is $2,031 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kemp Mill, MD?

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

Is Kemp Mill, MD a Good Place to Live?

Kemp Mill is a small city of 14,098 in Maryland, with a median household income of $151,943 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Kemp Mill stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Kemp Mill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kemp Mill 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: 108.6

Kemp Mill's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kemp Mill costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kemp Mill, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$518,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,031	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$151,943	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Kemp Mill, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	60.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kemp Mill sees average highs of 42.7°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 15.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kemp Mill, MD
Average High — January	42.7°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	15.8"

Demographics

Metric	Kemp Mill, MD	National Avg
Population	14,098	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.9%	18.9%
Asian	8.3%	6.3%
Under 18	24.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Burnt Mills, MD 1 mi Four Corners, MD 1 mi White Oak, MD 2 mi Forest Glen, MD 2 mi Wheaton, MD 2 mi

Kemp Mill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kemp Mill, MD affordable or expensive?

Kemp Mill's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kemp Mill roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $518,100 and median rent is $2,031/month.

What is the crime rate in Kemp Mill, MD?

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

What are the schools like in Kemp Mill?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Kemp Mill, MD a good place to live?

Kemp Mill, MD has a population of 14,098, a median household income of $151,943, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Kemp Mill?

Kemp Mill averages 42.7°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 15.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Kemp Mill?

The population of Kemp Mill, Maryland is 14,098 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kemp Mill?

Key numbers for living in Kemp Mill: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $518,100, median household income $151,943. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kemp Mill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.