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Cost of living in Adelphi summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Adelphi. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Adelphi is 127 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Adelphi is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Adelphi is $445,258.
The median income in Adelphi is $82,137.
Adelphi's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Adelphi Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Adelphi | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 173 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Adelphi, MD Weather
The average high in Adelphi is 66.2° and the average low is 46.0°.
There are 74.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.6 inches of precipitation each year with 13.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Adelphi |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Adelphi Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Adelphi
The current population in Adelphi is 17,395. The population has increased 15.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,395 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 17,210 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 16,944 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 16,977 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 16,364 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 16,377 | 4.0% |
| 2018 | 15,751 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 15,898 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 15,554 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 15,547 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 15,885 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 15,670 | 4.2% |
| 2012 | 15,045 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 14,784 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 15,040 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Adelphi
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Adelphi is:
9.7% White with 1,685 White residents.
24.4% African American with 4,244 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
10.0% Asian with 1,732 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.2% Two Or More with 211 Two Or More residents.
54.7% Hispanic with 9,523 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Adelphi | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9.7% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 24.4% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.0% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 54.7% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Adelphi
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Adelphi is 49.7% female with 8,651 female residents.
Adelphi is 50.3% male with 8,744 male residents.
| Gender | Adelphi | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Adelphi for adults over 25
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19.0% of adults in Adelphi completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Adelphi completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Adelphi completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Adelphi completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Adelphi completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Adelphi completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Adelphi completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Adelphi completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Adelphi completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Adelphi | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 19.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Adelphi, Maryland
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3.6% of households in Adelphi earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Adelphi earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in Adelphi earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in Adelphi earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.5% of households in Adelphi earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.5% of households in Adelphi earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Adelphi earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.3% of households in Adelphi earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.7% of households in Adelphi earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.3% of households in Adelphi earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Adelphi | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.5% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.3% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.3% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







