What is the median household income in Joppatowne, MD?
The median household income in Joppatowne, MD is $117,881 (±$9,807) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,729 a month would take about $69,200 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Joppatowne, the median household income went from $89,423 in 2015–2019 to $117,881 in 2020–2024 (+31.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $117,881 (±$9,807)
- Median renter income
- $88,529 (±$47,188)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $69,200
Income in Joppatowne against Harford County, its state and the nation
| Joppatowne | Harford County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $117,881 (±$9,807) | $112,265 (±$2,167) | $103,678 (±$597) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $88,529 (±$47,188) | $59,458 (±$5,816) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $123,345 (±$13,234) | $126,870 (±$2,763) | $129,423 (±$883) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,729 (±$179) | $1,586 (±$40) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Joppatowne, median household income is not measurably different from Harford County ($112,265).
It is also higher than in Maryland ($103,678).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Harford County, Joppatowne ranks 8 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 158 of 385.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Joppatowne
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,729 a month ($20,748 a year) needs an income of about $69,200 a year.
The median renting household in Joppatowne earns $88,529 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,423 (±$6,035) | $117,881 (±$9,807) | +31.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,161 (±$76) | $1,729 (±$179) | +48.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $260,900 (±$13,684) | $342,300 (±$13,503) | +31.2% | Up 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.
Median household income in places near Joppatowne
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joppatowne | — | $117,881 (±$9,807) | — |
| Edgewood | 3.0 mi | $80,772 (±$6,842) | Lower |
| Honeygo | 4.2 mi | $146,384 (±$25,773) | Higher |
| Kingsville | 4.8 mi | $128,563 (±$31,125) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Hills | 5.3 mi | $166,339 (±$26,259) | Higher |
| Abingdon | 5.3 mi | $136,833 (±$22,845) | Not measurably different |
| White Marsh | 6.2 mi | $117,426 (±$15,860) | Not measurably different |
| Middle River | 6.7 mi | $78,398 (±$4,298) | Lower |
| Bel Air South | 6.7 mi | $123,653 (±$5,708) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Edgewood, MD ($80,772), Middle River, MD ($78,398).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Honeygo, MD ($146,384), Pleasant Hills, MD ($166,339).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Harford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fallston | $154,688 (±$19,399) |
| 3 | Jarrettsville | $146,635 (±$32,986) |
| 4 | Bel Air North | $137,336 (±$8,248) |
| 5 | Abingdon | $136,833 (±$22,845) |
| 6 | Aberdeen Proving Ground | $125,069 (±$22,707) |
| 7 | Bel Air South | $123,653 (±$5,708) |
| 8 | Joppatowne | $117,881 (±$9,807) |
| 9 | Havre de Grace | $105,817 (±$12,124) |
| 10 | Riverside | $105,785 (±$10,741) |
| 11 | Edgewood | $80,772 (±$6,842) |
| 12 | Aberdeen | $74,826 (±$8,950) |
| 13 | Bel Air | $74,605 (±$10,974) |
| 14 | Perryman | $35,392 (±$7,514) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Harford County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Joppatowne is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Joppatowne
What is the median household income in Joppatowne?
The median household income in Joppatowne is $117,881 (±$9,807) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Joppatowne?
About $69,200 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,729 a month.
Have incomes in Joppatowne kept up with inflation?
In Joppatowne, the median household income went from $89,423 in 2015–2019 to $117,881 in 2020–2024 (+31.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Joppatowne?
The median renting household in Joppatowne, MD earns $88,529 (±$47,188) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joppatowne CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joppatowne CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joppatowne CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Joppatowne CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Joppatowne CDP, Maryland
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Joppatowne CDP, 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 Joppatowne CDP, Maryland (place:42875, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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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.
Figures last updated on .
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