What percentage of people rent in Emmitsburg, MD?
27.7% (±10.0 points) of the occupied homes in Emmitsburg, MD are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 295 renting households against 769 that own their home.
In Emmitsburg, the share of households that rent went from 40.6% in 2015–2019 to 27.7% in 2020–2024 (−12.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 27.7% (±10.0 points)
- Renting households
- 295 (±125)
- Median renter income
- $22,450 (±$16,512)
Who rents and who owns in Emmitsburg
| Emmitsburg | Frederick County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 27.7% (±10.0 points) | 23.0% (±0.9 points) | 32.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 295 (±125) | 24,040 (±944) | 765,363 (±6,619) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 769 (±114) | 80,595 (±971) | 1,597,565 (±8,362) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.9 (±0.6) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.8 (±0.3) | 2.8 (±0.0) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $22,450 (±$16,512) | $71,549 (±$4,122) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $110,987 (±$21,587) | $143,802 (±$2,398) | $129,423 (±$883) | $100,009 |
In Emmitsburg, the renter share is not measurably different from Frederick County (23.0%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (32.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Frederick County, Emmitsburg ranks 5 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 165 of 388.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Emmitsburg has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 40.6% (±8.4 points) | 27.7% (±10.0 points) | −12.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $847 (±$65) | $635 (±$412) | −25.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $70,917 (±$6,386) | $81,250 (±$29,673) | +14.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Emmitsburg
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmitsburg | — | 27.7% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Liberty Township (Adams County) | 3.0 mi | 22.4% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freedom Township (Adams County) | 3.9 mi | 23.7% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carroll Valley | 4.7 mi | 5.1% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
| Fairfield | 6.3 mi | 29.0% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thurmont | 7.5 mi | 26.7% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland Township (Adams County) | 7.8 mi | 23.1% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township (Adams County) | 8.0 mi | 11.5% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Hamiltonban Township | 8.4 mi | 15.0% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Carroll Valley, PA (5.1%), Highland Township (Adams County), PA (11.5%), Hamiltonban Township, PA (15.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Frederick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederick | 41.2% (±2.1 points) |
| 2 | Buckeystown | 36.2% (±15.1 points) |
| 3 | Ballenger Creek | 35.3% (±4.6 points) |
| 4 | Burkittsville | 29.2% (±17.2 points) |
| 5 | Emmitsburg | 27.7% (±10.0 points) |
| 6 | Thurmont | 26.7% (±6.5 points) |
| 7 | Woodsboro | 23.3% (±8.5 points) |
| 8 | Urbana | 19.7% (±4.0 points) |
| 9 | Middletown | 18.3% (±5.9 points) |
| 10 | Brunswick | 13.9% (±4.3 points) |
| 11 | Jefferson | 13.8% (±6.7 points) |
Showing 11 of 24 places in Frederick County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Emmitsburg
How many renters are there in Emmitsburg?
Emmitsburg has an estimated 295 (±125) renting households, 27.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Emmitsburg?
In Emmitsburg, the share of households that rent went from 40.6% in 2015–2019 to 27.7% in 2020–2024 (−12.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Emmitsburg?
A renting household in Emmitsburg has 1.9 people on average, against 2.8 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Emmitsburg?
The median renting household in Emmitsburg, MD has an income of $22,450 (±$16,512) a year, against $110,987 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmitsburg town, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmitsburg town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmitsburg town, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmitsburg town, Maryland
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmitsburg town, Maryland
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Emmitsburg town, Maryland (place:26200, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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