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Cost of living in Chillum summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chillum. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chillum is 127 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chillum is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Chillum is $402,180.
The median income in Chillum is $79,864.
Chillum's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Chillum Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Chillum | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 173 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Chillum, MD Weather
The average high in Chillum is 66.4° and the average low is 46.0°.
There are 72.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.8 inches of precipitation each year with 13.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Chillum |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Chillum Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Chillum
The current population in Chillum is 34,871. The population has decreased 0.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34,871 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 35,163 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 35,908 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 36,428 | 6.4% |
| 2020 | 34,230 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 35,557 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 35,798 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 36,047 | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 37,773 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 37,150 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 36,684 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 36,151 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 36,023 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 35,147 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 35,034 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chillum
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Chillum is:
4.3% White with 1,497 White residents.
39.9% African American with 13,898 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 48 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 737 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 339 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 847 Two Or More residents.
50.2% Hispanic with 17,505 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Chillum | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4.3% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 39.9% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 50.2% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Chillum
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Chillum is 49.5% female with 17,266 female residents.
Chillum is 50.5% male with 17,604 male residents.
| Gender | Chillum | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chillum for adults over 25
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19.0% of adults in Chillum completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Chillum completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Chillum completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Chillum completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Chillum completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Chillum completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Chillum completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Chillum completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Chillum completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Chillum | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 19.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chillum, Maryland
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4.5% of households in Chillum earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Chillum earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.3% of households in Chillum earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.6% of households in Chillum earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.1% of households in Chillum earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.4% of households in Chillum earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.8% of households in Chillum earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.6% of households in Chillum earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Chillum earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.4% of households in Chillum earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Chillum | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.4% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.8% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.6% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.4% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
