City safety & data profile

CatonsvilleMD

Catonsville, MD is a 42K-resident city in Baltimore County with a median household income of $114,109.

Baltimore County, Maryland. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Catonsville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Catonsville has a population larger than 75% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $416,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

42K
Population
Top 25%
By size
$114,109
Median income
$416,900
Median home
6.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Catonsville

Catonsville posts a median household income higher than 79% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Catonsville area.

Top 21%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Catonsville

Where Catonsville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$114,109 Top 21% higher than 79% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MD $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Catonsville, MD beyond the headline numbers

Catonsville sits inside Baltimore County, Maryland, at roughly 39.27°N, -76.73°W. Population 41,567, $114,109 median household income. Median home value $416,900, median rent $1,724. Poverty rate 6.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Catonsville's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 33.3%, then high blood pressure at 32.8%. 1 hospital in/around Catonsville, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Catonsville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
41,567
Catonsville
Median Income
$114,109
+68% vs avg
Median Home Value
$416,900
+83% vs avg
Median Age
39.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Baltimore County) - Catonsville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
851K+5%
Median Income
$91,768+38%
Median Home Value
$349,300+38%
Poverty Rate
9.8%+10%
Unemployment
4.9%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for Catonsville, MD
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,724/mo
Poverty Rate
6.9% -51% vs avg
Unemployment 4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 54.7%
Work From Home 20.9%
Public Transit 1.5%

Population

White 60.4%
African American 17.7%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
33.3%
High Blood Pressure
32.8%
Obesity
29.8%
Physical Inactivity
23.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.1%
Binge Drinking
13.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.9%
Diabetes
10.7%
Current Asthma
10.5%
Current Smoking
9.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.1%
Annual Checkup 79.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.8%
Stroke
3%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Catonsville, MD? ▼
Catonsville, MD has a population of 41,567 people, located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the median household income in Catonsville? ▼
The median household income in Catonsville, MD is $114,109 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 6.9%.
What is the median home value in Catonsville? ▼
The median home value in Catonsville, MD is $416,900. Median rent is $1,724/month.
What are the top health concerns in Catonsville? ▼
The top health indicators in Catonsville include Short Sleep Duration (33.3%), High Blood Pressure (32.8%), Obesity (29.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Catonsville? ▼
Catonsville has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Catonsville? ▼
The median age in Catonsville, MD is 39.2 years. 54.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Catonsville, MD is located in Baltimore County, Maryland. With a population of 42K and a $114,109 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Catonsville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Catonsville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Catonsville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Baltimore County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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