How are homes heated in Middle River, MD?

Name: Heating fuel in Middle River, MD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Middle River, used by 42.8% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

42.3% heat with utility gas.

11.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 42.3% (±3.4 points)
Electricity: 42.8%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 11.1%

Heating fuel in Middle River

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Middle River	Baltimore County	Maryland	United States
Utility gas	42.3% (±3.4 points)	51.5%	43.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	11.1% (±2.4 points)	6.7%	6.6%	3.9%
Electricity	42.8% (±3.7 points)	37.5%	44.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.3% (±0.9 points)	2.7%	3.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.2% (±0.2 points)	0.4%	1.0%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.1% (±0.2 points)	0.2%	0.4%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.3 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.7% (±0.5 points)	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.6% (±0.5 points)	0.5%	0.6%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Middle River, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Baltimore County (6.7%).

It is also higher than in Maryland (6.6%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Middle River, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Baltimore County (37.5%).

It is not measurably different from Maryland (44.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Middle River

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Middle River
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Middle River	—	42.8% (±3.7 points)	—
Essex	2.8 mi	38.7% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Rossville	2.9 mi	49.1% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Bowleys Quarters	3.1 mi	53.3% (±8.4 points)	Higher
White Marsh	3.3 mi	57.6% (±5.5 points)	Higher
Rosedale	4.3 mi	23.7% (±3.1 points)	Lower
Honeygo	4.5 mi	23.5% (±4.7 points)	Lower
Overlea	5.0 mi	36.4% (±4.8 points)	Lower
Perry Hall	5.3 mi	51.3% (±3.8 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rosedale, MD (23.7%), Honeygo, MD (23.5%), Overlea, MD (36.4%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bowleys Quarters, MD (53.3%), White Marsh, MD (57.6%), Perry Hall, MD (51.3%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Baltimore County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Kingsville	42.8% (±7.6 points)
2	Edgemere	24.6% (±6.1 points)
3	Hampton	22.4% (±5.4 points)
4	Middle River	11.1% (±2.4 points)
5	Bowleys Quarters	9.2% (±4.1 points)
6	Essex	8.1% (±1.6 points)
7 (tie)	Baltimore Highlands	6.4% (±3.8 points)
7 (tie)	Honeygo	6.4% (±2.9 points)
9	Catonsville	5.7% (±1.3 points)
10	Towson	5.5% (±0.8 points)

Showing 10 of 32 places in Baltimore County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Middle River 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).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Middle River

What is the most common way to heat a home in Middle River?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Middle River, used by 42.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Middle River heat with oil?

11.1% (±2.4 points) of occupied homes in Middle River use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Middle River have electric heat?

42.8% (±3.7 points) of occupied homes in Middle River heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middle River CDP, Maryland

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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