Housing data for White Marsh, MD
White Marsh, MD has an estimated 10,932 residents and 4,539 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County.
28.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,982 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+18.6%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 10,932 (±877)
- Housing units
- 4,539 (±354)
- Households that rent
- 28.6%
- Median gross rent
- $1,982
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +18.6%
What stands out in White Marsh
Households without a vehicle: 2.8% (±1.7 points) in White Marsh, lower than in Baltimore County (7.8%).
Homes built before 1980: 32.1% (±5.6 points) in White Marsh, lower than in Baltimore County (59.3%).
Median household income: $117,426 (±$15,860) in White Marsh, higher than in Baltimore County ($91,768).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 2.9% (±1.5 points) in White Marsh, lower than in Baltimore County (6.7%).
- Commute and cars in White Marsh
- Age of homes in White Marsh
- Income and affordability in White Marsh
- Heating fuel in White Marsh
Housing in White Marsh at a glance
- Median rent: $1,982 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,968 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 41.8% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 28.6% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $117,426 median household income
- Home values: $369,200 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,994 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $4,072 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 24.5% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 66.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 32.1% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 6.5% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 57.6% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 31.2 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +18.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 24.0% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.1% of homes have more than 1 person per room
White Marsh against Baltimore County, its state and the nation
| White Marsh | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 10,932 (±877) | 850,796 (exact) | 6,206,011 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 4,539 (±354) | 350,821 (±189) | 2,560,784 (±424) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 28.6% (±5.6 points) | 33.6% (±0.7 points) | 32.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,982 (±$145) | $1,627 (±$17) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $117,426 (±$15,860) | $91,768 (±$1,446) | $103,678 (±$597) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $369,200 (±$16,193) | $349,300 (±$2,553) | $419,900 (±$1,385) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,072 (±$208) | $3,736 (±$30) | $4,093 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 32.1% (±5.6 points) | 59.3% (±1.0 points) | 51.2% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 31.2 minutes (±2.7) | 28.0 minutes (±0.3) | 31.1 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 94.3% (±3.5 points) | 91.4% (±0.4 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 38.6 years (±3.0) | 39.7 years (±0.2) | 39.4 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
White Marsh covers 5.3 square miles of land, about 2,059 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How White Marsh has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 9,216 (±505) | 10,932 (±877) | +18.6% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 3,735 (±114) | 4,539 (±354) | +21.5% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,414 (±$43) | $1,982 (±$145) | +40.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $282,100 (±$14,927) | $369,200 (±$16,193) | +30.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $92,420 (±$5,036) | $117,426 (±$15,860) | +27.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,804 (±$82) | $1,994 (±$119) | +10.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,534 (±$105) | $4,072 (±$208) | +15.2% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 21.3% (±3.2 points) | 28.6% (±5.6 points) | +7.3 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6% (±6.2 points) | 6.5% (±6.2 points) | −1.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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.
ZIP codes in White Marsh
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21128 | 32% | 15,501 | $1,935 | $449,500 | $128,069 |
| 21236 | 17% | 39,514 | $1,650 | $327,200 | $95,149 |
| 21237 | 10% | 31,425 | $1,606 | $295,600 | $91,693 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near White Marsh
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossville | 2.0 mi | $1,667 | $317,000 | 48.9% |
| Perry Hall | 2.0 mi | $1,706 | $349,600 | 23.5% |
| Honeygo | 2.2 mi | $2,500 | $484,100 | 6.8% |
| Middle River | 3.3 mi | $1,636 | $271,700 | 33.6% |
| Overlea | 3.4 mi | $1,473 | $263,900 | 24.7% |
| Carney | 3.8 mi | $1,793 | $319,700 | 40.0% |
| Rosedale | 4.6 mi | $1,378 | $276,200 | 26.5% |
| Parkville | 5.0 mi | $1,526 | $260,400 | 37.5% |
Places in Maryland most like White Marsh
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Hall | $1,706 | $349,600 | $106,244 | 23.5% |
| Germantown | $2,040 | $422,400 | $117,546 | 32.8% |
| Bel Air South | $1,757 | $405,900 | $123,653 | 18.1% |
| Maryland City | $2,421 | $424,900 | $117,337 | 39.2% |
| Calverton | $2,164 | $477,100 | $107,381 | 30.8% |
| Montgomery Village | $1,916 | $388,900 | $95,348 | 32.5% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Maryland.
HUD Fair Market Rent for White Marsh, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,523 | $1,625 | $2,006 | $2,509 | $2,789 |
HUD income limits for White Marsh, 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 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $134,000.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
White Marsh 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 White Marsh
What is the average rent in White Marsh, MD?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in White Marsh is $1,982 (±$145) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in White Marsh?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in White Marsh, MD is $1,822 (±$107) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in White Marsh rent-burdened?
41.8% of renting households in White Marsh pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in White Marsh?
White Marsh has an estimated 1,251 (±274) renting households, 28.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in White Marsh?
The median household income in White Marsh is $117,426 (±$15,860) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in White Marsh, MD?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $369,200 (±$16,193) for owner-occupied homes in White Marsh (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is White Marsh growing?
In White Marsh, the number of residents went from 9,216 in 2015–2019 to 10,932 in 2020–2024 (+18.6%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in White Marsh?
The ZIP codes that cover White Marsh are 21128, 21236, 21237.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 21128?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21128 is $1,935 (±$203) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Marsh CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Marsh CDP, Maryland
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Marsh CDP, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Marsh CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Marsh CDP, Maryland
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — White Marsh CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — White Marsh CDP, Maryland
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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) for White Marsh CDP, Maryland (place:84350, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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 .