City safety & data profile

LochearnMD

Lochearn, MD is a 25K-resident city in Baltimore County with a median household income of $74,707.

Baltimore County, Maryland. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lochearn, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lochearn has a population larger than 56% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $286,000.

Data updated 2026-07-20

25K
Population
Top 44%
By size
$74,707
Median income
$286,000
Median home
9.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Lochearn

Lochearn posts a median household income higher than 43% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 57%
by median income, US cities

Where Lochearn income ranks nationally

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

$74,707 Bottom 43% higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $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 Lochearn, MD beyond the headline numbers

Lochearn sits inside Baltimore County, Maryland, at roughly 39.34°N, -76.72°W. Population 25,333, $74,707 median household income. Median home value $286,000, median rent $1,460. Poverty rate 9.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lochearn's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.5%, then short sleep duration at 43.5%.

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

Population
25,333
Lochearn
Median Income
$74,707
+10% vs avg
Median Home Value
$286,000
+26% vs avg
Median Age
38.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Baltimore County) - Lochearn'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 Lochearn, MD
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,460/mo
Poverty Rate
9.8% -31% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.2%
Work From Home 10.3%
Public Transit 4.8%

Population

White 11.2%
African American 71.6%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.5%
Short Sleep Duration
43.5%
Obesity
40.7%
Physical Inactivity
30.9%
Diabetes
18%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.4%
Current Asthma
12.3%
Current Smoking
11.6%
Binge Drinking
10.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56%
Annual Checkup 84%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.7%
Stroke
4.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Lochearn, MD? ▼
Lochearn, MD has a population of 25,333 people, located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the median household income in Lochearn? ▼
The median household income in Lochearn, MD is $74,707 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.8%.
What is the median home value in Lochearn? ▼
The median home value in Lochearn, MD is $286,000. Median rent is $1,460/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lochearn? ▼
The top health indicators in Lochearn include High Blood Pressure (45.5%), Short Sleep Duration (43.5%), Obesity (40.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Lochearn? ▼
The median age in Lochearn, MD is 38.8 years. 34.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lochearn, MD is located in Baltimore County, Maryland. With a population of 25K and a $74,707 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Lochearn area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Lochearn'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 Lochearn area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.