What is the median rent in Woodlawn (Baltimore County), MD?
The median gross rent in Woodlawn (Baltimore County), MD is $1,494 (±$62) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 5,529 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Woodlawn (Baltimore County), the median gross rent went from $1,300 in 2015–2019 to $1,494 in 2020–2024 (+14.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,494 (±$62)
- Rented homes
- 5,529 (±555)
- $2,000 or more
- 18.5%
- Since 2015–2019
- +14.9%
How much rent costs in Woodlawn (Baltimore County)
| Monthly gross rent | Woodlawn (Baltimore County) | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 4.8% (±1.7 points) | 2.9% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 3.9% (±2.3 points) | 7.1% | 9.2% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 42.0% (±6.6 points) | 30.8% | 22.9% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 30.8% (±6.6 points) | 36.1% | 30.1% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 13.5% (±5.0 points) | 15.0% | 18.3% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 2.9% (±3.4 points) | 4.8% | 7.7% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 2.1% (±1.4 points) | 3.4% | 6.2% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 42.0% of renting households.
18.5% of rented homes in Woodlawn (Baltimore County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
Woodlawn (Baltimore County) against Baltimore County, its state and the nation
| Woodlawn (Baltimore County) | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,494 (±$62) | $1,627 (±$17) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 5,529 (±555) | 109,114 (±2,172) | 739,486 (±6,659) | 42,849,984 |
In Woodlawn (Baltimore County), median gross rent is lower than in Baltimore County ($1,627).
It is also lower than in Maryland ($1,705).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,413).
In Baltimore County, Woodlawn (Baltimore County) ranks 20 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 226 of 342.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Woodlawn (Baltimore County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,300 (±$51) | $1,494 (±$62) | +14.9% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 36.1% (±2.6 points) | 37.1% (±2.9 points) | +1.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.5% (±3.3 points) | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | −7.0 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
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 gross rent in places near Woodlawn (Baltimore County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn (Baltimore County) | — | $1,494 (±$62) | — |
| Catonsville | 2.9 mi | $1,724 (±$89) | Higher |
| Lochearn | 3.1 mi | $1,460 (±$66) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Mill | 3.2 mi | $1,653 (±$52) | Higher |
| Ellicott City | 5.0 mi | $2,061 (±$94) | Higher |
| Arbutus | 5.3 mi | $1,318 (±$227) | Not measurably different |
| Randallstown | 5.4 mi | $1,577 (±$115) | Not measurably different |
| Ilchester | 6.2 mi | $2,115 (±$76) | Higher |
| Pikesville | 6.5 mi | $1,707 (±$83) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Catonsville, MD ($1,724), Milford Mill, MD ($1,653), Ellicott City, MD ($2,061).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Baltimore County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Milford Mill | $1,653 (±$52) |
| 15 | Middle River | $1,636 (±$87) |
| 16 | Cockeysville | $1,603 (±$56) |
| 17 | Reisterstown | $1,600 (±$105) |
| 18 | Randallstown | $1,577 (±$115) |
| 19 | Parkville | $1,526 (±$82) |
| 20 | Woodlawn (Baltimore County) | $1,494 (±$62) |
| 21 (tie) | Dundalk | $1,473 (±$47) |
| 21 (tie) | Overlea | $1,473 (±$174) |
| 23 | Lochearn | $1,460 (±$66) |
| 24 | Lansdowne | $1,427 (±$630) |
| 25 | Lutherville | $1,423 (±$54) |
| 26 | Baltimore Highlands | $1,392 (±$65) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Baltimore County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Woodlawn (Baltimore County) 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 Woodlawn (Baltimore County)
What is the average rent in Woodlawn (Baltimore County), MD?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Woodlawn (Baltimore County) is $1,494 (±$62) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Woodlawn (Baltimore County)?
In Woodlawn (Baltimore County), the median gross rent went from $1,300 in 2015–2019 to $1,494 in 2020–2024 (+14.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
How many rentals in Woodlawn (Baltimore County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
18.5% of rented homes in Woodlawn (Baltimore County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 4.8% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Woodlawn (Baltimore County) higher than in Baltimore County?
In Woodlawn (Baltimore County), median gross rent is lower than in Baltimore County ($1,627).
It is also lower than in Maryland ($1,705).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County), Maryland
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County), Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County), 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) for Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County), Maryland (place:86475, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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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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