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Cost of living in Ellicott City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ellicott City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ellicott City is 156 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ellicott City is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Ellicott City is $738,338.
The median income in Ellicott City is $156,964.
Ellicott City's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ellicott City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ellicott City | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 264 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ellicott City, MD Weather
The average high in Ellicott City is 65.8° and the average low is 44.6°.
There are 74.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.5 inches of precipitation each year with 20.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ellicott City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 20.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ellicott City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ellicott City
The current population in Ellicott City is 75,257. The population has increased 15.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75,257 | 2.1% |
| 2023 | 73,737 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 73,589 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 74,432 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 73,272 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 72,665 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 72,247 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 71,737 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 70,780 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 68,513 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 68,507 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 66,725 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 66,476 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 65,026 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 64,970 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ellicott City
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Ellicott City is:
50.1% White with 37,685 White residents.
9.0% African American with 6,775 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 94 American Indian residents.
30.7% Asian with 23,080 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 372 Other residents.
5.1% Two Or More with 3,869 Two Or More residents.
4.5% Hispanic with 3,382 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ellicott City | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.1% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.0% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 30.7% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ellicott City
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Ellicott City is 50.6% female with 38,091 female residents.
Ellicott City is 49.4% male with 37,165 male residents.
| Gender | Ellicott City | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ellicott City for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Ellicott City completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Ellicott City completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Ellicott City completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Ellicott City completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Ellicott City completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Ellicott City completed bachelor's degree.
25.0% of adults in Ellicott City completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Ellicott City completed professional degree.
7.0% of adults in Ellicott City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ellicott City | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ellicott City, Maryland
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1.5% of households in Ellicott City earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Ellicott City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.6% of households in Ellicott City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.9% of households in Ellicott City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.0% of households in Ellicott City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.0% of households in Ellicott City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.1% of households in Ellicott City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.0% of households in Ellicott City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.7% of households in Ellicott City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
36.3% of households in Ellicott City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ellicott City | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.5% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.6% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.9% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.0% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.0% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.1% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.0% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 36.3% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
