What are the schools like in Middle River, MD?

Middle River 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 Middle River?

The median household income in Middle River, MD is $72,970 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Middle River, MD?

Middle River has an average high temperature of 43.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Middle River, MD affordable or expensive?

Middle River's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Middle River is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $239,500 and the median rent is $1,564 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Middle River, MD?

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

Is Middle River, MD a Good Place to Live?

Middle River is a small city of 31,155 in Maryland, with a median household income of $72,970 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Middle River stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Middle River 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

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

Metric	Middle River, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$239,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,564	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,970	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Middle River 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	Middle River, 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	28.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Middle River sees average highs of 43.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 19.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Middle River, MD
Average High — January	43.7°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	19.3"

Demographics

Metric	Middle River, MD	National Avg
Population	31,155	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	28.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	6.7%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Middle River

Middle River, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21220

Middle River vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Middle River, MD affordable or expensive?

Middle River's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Middle River roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $239,500 and median rent is $1,564/month.

What is the crime rate in Middle River, MD?

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

What are the schools like in Middle River?

Public schools in Middle River 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. 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Middle River, MD a good place to live?

Middle River, MD has a population of 31,155, a median household income of $72,970, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Middle River?

Middle River averages 43.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 19.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Middle River?

Middle River, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21220.

What is the population of Middle River?

The population of Middle River, Maryland is 31,155 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Middle River?

Key numbers for living in Middle River: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $239,500, median household income $72,970, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Middle River side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.