Housing by town in Carroll County, Maryland
Carroll County, Maryland has 9 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,427 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
15.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,132 in 2015–2019 (+26.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Mount Airy has the highest median gross rent ($1,854) and Taneytown the lowest ($1,059).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,427 (±$44)
- Households that rent
- 15.7%
- Median household income
- $118,211
- Places
- 9
Cities, towns and townships in Carroll County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldersburg | $1,705 | 12.0% | $142,954 | $494,300 | $4,251 |
| Hampstead | $1,309 | 19.7% | $97,871 | $333,000 | $3,480 |
| Manchester | $1,358 | 16.5% | $121,676 | $376,400 | $3,911 |
| Mount Airy | $1,854 | 5.6% | $151,324 | $487,400 | $4,477 |
| New Windsor | — | 10.3% | $111,250 | $374,000 | $3,629 |
| Sykesville | $1,828 | 22.5% | $139,556 | $453,400 | $4,293 |
| Taneytown | $1,059 | 23.1% | $87,621 | $338,400 | $3,732 |
| Union Bridge | $1,118 | 32.3% | $76,250 | $293,300 | $2,022 |
| Westminster | $1,476 | 43.5% | $86,219 | $337,600 | $4,079 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,150 | $46,900 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $32,200 | $53,600 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $36,200 | $60,300 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $40,200 | $67,000 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $43,450 | $72,400 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $46,650 | $77,750 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $83,100 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $88,450 | $141,000 |
How the places in Carroll County rank across Maryland
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Crime reported to police in Carroll County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 474 | 262 | 1,511 | 836 | 180,682 | 8 of 8 |
| 2024 | 307 | 167 | 1,579 | 859 | 183,834 | 8 of 8 |
| 2025 | 225 | 124 | 1,317 | 727 | 181,181 | 8 of 8 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Carroll County recorded 225 violent and 1,317 property crimes, 124 and 727 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Carroll County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Police: Carroll County | 122,587 | 22 | 250 |
| Westminster Police Department | 20,797 | 44 | 354 |
| Mount Airy Police Department | 9,982 | 25 | 90 |
| Taneytown Police Department | 8,574 | 8 | 29 |
| Hampstead Police Department | 6,300 | 14 | 31 |
| Manchester Police Department | 5,449 | 12 | 10 |
| Sykesville Police Department | 4,699 | 4 | 27 |
| Carroll County Sheriff's Office | 2,793 | 96 | 526 |
ZIP codes in Carroll County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21784 | 39,258 | $1,739 | $491,800 | $139,395 | 12.7% |
| 21157 | 38,984 | $1,331 | $424,100 | $104,966 | 23.2% |
| 21158 | 22,083 | $1,794 | $384,700 | $109,827 | 20.8% |
| 21074 | 14,777 | $1,260 | $378,100 | $108,536 | 13.4% |
| 21102 | 12,162 | $1,484 | $392,800 | $135,069 | 10.6% |
| 21787 | 11,645 | $1,061 | $355,000 | $91,682 | 21.6% |
| 21048 | 10,481 | — | $459,000 | $131,921 | 2.2% |
| 21776 | 6,261 | $1,297 | $461,600 | $133,409 | 6.8% |
| 21757 | 2,671 | $1,408 | $466,100 | $100,500 | 17.6% |
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Questions about Carroll County
What is the crime rate in Carroll County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Carroll County recorded 124 violent and 727 property crimes per 100,000 residents (225 violent and 1,317 property crimes in all).
Which place in Carroll County has the highest rent?
Mount Airy has the highest median gross rent, $1,854 (±$281) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Carroll County has the lowest rent?
Taneytown has the lowest median gross rent, $1,059 (±$356) a month.
What is the median rent in Carroll County, Maryland?
The median gross rent in Carroll County is $1,427 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carroll County, Maryland
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carroll County, Maryland
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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