What are the schools like in Owings Mills, MD?

Owings Mills 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 Owings Mills?

The median household income in Owings Mills, MD is $92,322 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Owings Mills, MD?

Owings Mills has an average high temperature of 42.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Owings Mills, MD affordable or expensive?

Owings Mills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Owings Mills is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $318,200 and the median rent is $1,757 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Owings Mills, MD?

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

Is Owings Mills, MD a Good Place to Live?

Owings Mills is a small city of 34,999 in Maryland, with a median household income of $92,322 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Owings Mills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Owings Mills 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

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

Metric	Owings Mills, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$318,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,757	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$92,322	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Owings Mills 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	Owings Mills, 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	46.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Owings Mills sees average highs of 42.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation and 28.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Owings Mills, MD
Average High — January	42.4°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	47.8"
Annual Snowfall	28.5"

Demographics

Metric	Owings Mills, MD	National Avg
Population	34,999	—
Median Age	34.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	22.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	61.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	6.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Garrison, MD 2 mi Randallstown, MD 3 mi Reisterstown, MD 3 mi Milford Mill, MD 4 mi Pikesville, MD 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Owings Mills

Owings Mills, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21117

Owings Mills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Owings Mills, MD affordable or expensive?

Owings Mills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Owings Mills roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $318,200 and median rent is $1,757/month.

What is the crime rate in Owings Mills, MD?

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

What are the schools like in Owings Mills?

Public schools in Owings Mills 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. 46.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Owings Mills, MD a good place to live?

Owings Mills, MD has a population of 34,999, a median household income of $92,322, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 Owings Mills?

Owings Mills averages 42.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches with about 28.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Owings Mills?

Owings Mills, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21117.

What is the population of Owings Mills?

The population of Owings Mills, Maryland is 34,999 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Owings Mills?

Key numbers for living in Owings Mills: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $318,200, median household income $92,322, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Owings Mills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.