Electricity rates in Catonsville, Maryland
Catonsville, MD ranks 6th of 41 Maryland cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1964). Catonsville, Maryland has 42,717 residents in 16,217 households; 38.0% heat with electricity.
Catonsville is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe Catonsville as the Bureau draws it.
Households in Catonsville, MD can pick a supplier. See how to compare suppliers.
Catonsville on the map
Baltimore County, with Catonsville marked
Who supplies Catonsville
Baltimore County lists 1 utility for Catonsville, MD, a city of 42,717: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Baltimore County page.
Outage risk around Catonsville
Catonsville, MD, NWS reports within 15 miles of the center, 2015 to 2025: 447 wind and 14 tornado, 1,079.2 per 100,000 residents of 42,717. Top gust near Catonsville, MD: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Catonsville, MD: $25.1M.
Reports within 15 miles of Catonsville, MD
wind and tornado reports, Catonsville, MD
- 25'15
- 41'16
- 49'17
- 22'18
- 62'19
- 70'20
- 67'21
- 25'22
- 42'23
- 30'24
- 28'25
| Catonsville, MD | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catonsville, MD, 2015 | 23 | 2 | 25 |
| Catonsville, MD, 2016 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, 2017 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| Catonsville, MD, 2018 | 20 | 2 | 22 |
| Catonsville, MD, 2019 | 61 | 1 | 62 |
| Catonsville, MD, 2020 | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Catonsville, MD, 2021 | 66 | 1 | 67 |
| Catonsville, MD, 2022 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Catonsville, MD, 2023 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| Catonsville, MD, 2024 | 26 | 4 | 30 |
| Catonsville, MD, 2025 | 24 | 4 | 28 |
Facts about Catonsville
- Residents of Catonsville, MD, ACS 2023
- 42,71722 of 41 Maryland cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Catonsville, MD
- $110,05119 of 41 of those cities
- Households in Catonsville, MD
- 16,2172.63 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Catonsville, MD
- 69.3%11,236 owners and 4,981 renter households
- Housing units in Catonsville, MD
- 16,755538 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Catonsville, MD
- 38.0%6,167 of 16,217 homes
- Land area of Catonsville, MD
- 14.0 sq mi3,059.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Catonsville, MD
- 1.8%at 929 kWh a month over the $110,051 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Catonsville, MD
- 461NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 1,079.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Catonsville, MD
- 196410,451 of 16,755 homes (62.4%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Catonsville, MD
- $405,800$1,697 gross rent a month, 5.02% of value a year
Electricity price since 2015 around Catonsville
Catonsville has no price series of its own. Catonsville: the Maryland average was 13.82 ¢/kWh in 2015. Catonsville: 17.86 ¢ in 2024, 29% up. Catonsville: against 30% up for the U.S. average.
Catonsville: a 929 kWh month at the Maryland price. Catonsville: $128 in 2015, $166 in 2024. Catonsville: $1,991 a year, 1.8% of the $110,051 median income.
Catonsville: 10 yearly prices
| Year | Maryland average | Catonsville: Gap to U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2015, Catonsville | 13.82 | +1.17 |
| 2016, Catonsville | 14.23 | +1.68 |
| 2017, Catonsville | 13.96 | +1.07 |
| 2018, Catonsville | 13.30 | +0.43 |
| 2019, Catonsville | 13.12 | +0.11 |
| 2020, Catonsville | 13.01 | -0.14 |
| 2021, Catonsville | 13.12 | -0.54 |
| 2022, Catonsville | 14.46 | -0.58 |
| 2023, Catonsville | 16.60 | +0.60 |
| 2024, Catonsville | 17.86 | +1.38 |
Catonsville, MD: EIA-861 home prices, 2015 to 2024, not a Catonsville, MD price.
CSVBill and heat pump calculator, Catonsville
Compare Catonsville with nearby cities
| City near Catonsville, MD | Distance from Catonsville | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catonsville, MD (this page) | 0 mi | 42,717 | $110,051 | 1964 | $405,800 | 461 | 19.0% |
| Woodlawn, MD | 2.9 mi north | 40,476 (-2,241) | $78,591 (-$31,460) | 1969 (+5 yr) | $269,800 (-$136,000) | 471 (+10) | 14.7% (-4.4 pts) |
| Ellicott City, MD | 5.0 mi west | 73,737 (+31,020) | $157,891 (+$47,840) | 1991 (+27 yr) | $644,300 (+$238,500) | 469 (+8) | 23.4% (+4.3 pts) |
| Milford Mill, MD | 6.0 mi north | 31,939 (-10,778) | $76,676 (-$33,375) | 1977 (+13 yr) | $269,900 (-$135,900) | 461 (+0) | 10.6% (-8.5 pts) |
| Columbia, MD | 7.7 mi southwest | 105,871 (+63,154) | $129,173 (+$19,122) | 1983 (+19 yr) | $480,300 (+$74,500) | 454 (-7) | 22.3% (+3.3 pts) |
| Randallstown, MD | 8.1 mi northwest | 35,975 (-6,742) | $88,544 (-$21,507) | 1976 (+12 yr) | $306,000 (-$99,800) | 463 (+2) | 12.2% (-6.8 pts) |
Housing and heating in Catonsville
Catonsville, MD: 10,451 of 16,755 homes were built before 1980 and 1,609 in 2000 or later. Catonsville, MD has 8,332 detached houses, 4,263 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 0 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Catonsville, MD
% of homes by decade built, Catonsville, MD
- 19pre-40
- 640s
- 2150s
- 860s
- 870s
- 1880s
- 1090s
- 400s
- 510s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Catonsville, MD
| Catonsville, MD | Value | County | Gap | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catonsville, MD, median year built | 1964 | 1973 | -9 years | 34 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, built before 1980 | 62.4% | 59.5% | +2.9 points | 11 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, built 2000 or later | 9.6% | 13.7% | -4.1 points | 36 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, detached houses | 49.7% | 47.2% | +2.5 points | 17 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 25.4% | 25.4% | +0.1 points | 21 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, mobile homes | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.8 points | 32 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, renter households | 30.7% | 33.7% | -3.0 points | 27 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, median home value | $405,800 | $330,000 | +$75,800 | 22 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, median gross rent a month | $1,697 | $1,566 | +$131 | 24 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, people per household | 2.35 | 2.51 | -0.16 | 37 of 41 |
Who lives in Catonsville: income, cars, homes
In Catonsville, MD, 2,687 of 4,815 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,062 households moved in since 2018 and 3,997 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Catonsville, MD, 1,463 households own no vehicle and 8,954 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 2,627 residents of Catonsville, MD live below the poverty line, and the median age is 39.8. Of 20,814 workers in Catonsville, MD, 3,964 work from home, 14,315 drive alone, 370 ride transit and 838 walk. In Catonsville, MD, 1,981 of 16,217 households earn under $35,000, 3,526 $35,000-$75,000, 5,242 $75,000-$150,000 and 5,468 $150,000 or more. Catonsville, MD homes: 10,710 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,975 none or one, median 6.5 rooms.
Household income in Catonsville, MD
| Catonsville, MD | Value | Rank in Maryland (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Catonsville, MD, households under $35,000 | 12.2% | 23 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, households $150,000 or more | 33.7% | 20 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, residents below poverty | 6.9% | 27 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, median age | 39.8 | 14 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 63.9% | 20 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, households without a vehicle | 9.0% | 14 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, households with 2+ vehicles | 55.2% | 21 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, workers at home | 19.0% | 18 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, cost-burdened renters | 55.8% | 8 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, moved in since 2018 | 31.2% | 27 of 41 |
| Catonsville, MD, moved in before 2000 | 24.6% | 9 of 41 |
Cost of living with electricity in Catonsville
Catonsville, MD: 16,217 households at $1,414 a year per home for electricity (Baltimore County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $22.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,254 a year per household.
| Group in Catonsville, MD | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Catonsville, MD median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catonsville, MD, all households | 16,217 | $1,414 | $22.9 million | 1.28% |
| Catonsville, MD, homeowners | 11,236 | $1,683 | $18.9 million | 1.53% |
| Catonsville, MD, renters | 4,981 | $878 | $4.4 million | 0.80% |
Climate and electric heating around Catonsville
Catonsville is in Baltimore County, MD. Catonsville: degree days are county values.
Catonsville: 4,762 heating degree days a year. Catonsville: 1,071 cooling degree days a year.
| Catonsville | County value |
|---|---|
| Catonsville, heating degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 4,762 |
| Catonsville, heating degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 4,439 |
| Catonsville, cooling degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 1,071 |
| Catonsville, cooling degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 1,201 |
| Catonsville, homes heated with electricity, ACS 2019-2023 | 36.5% |
Catonsville: NOAA nClimDiv 7 Oct 2026; ACS B25040.
Analyst note on Catonsville
Catonsville, MD counts 42,717 residents in 16,217 households, on 14.0 square miles. Household income in Catonsville, MD is $110,051; 11,236 of its 16,217 households own. 6,167 of the 16,217 occupied homes in Catonsville, MD heat with electricity.
Catonsville, MD has 16,755 housing units, 538 of them vacant or seasonal. Catonsville, MD ranks 8th of 41 Maryland cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (55.8%). Catonsville, MD ranks 14th of 41 Maryland cities for households without a vehicle (9.0%).
Catonsville, MD ranks 14th of 41 Maryland cities for the oldest residents (median age 39.8).
ZIP codes in Catonsville
| ZIP area touching Catonsville, MD | Share of the ZIP's land inside Catonsville | Share of Catonsville's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 21228 (Catonsville, MD) | 77.2% | 86.1% |
| 21227 (Catonsville, MD) | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| 21043 (Catonsville, MD) | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| 21229 (Catonsville, MD) | 6.7% | 2.8% |
| 21250 (Catonsville, MD) | 100.0% | 1.8% |
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Questions on Catonsville
Catonsville: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Catonsville, MD: Maryland households pick a supplier and plan, and Baltimore County lists 1 utility.
Catonsville: how does it rank among Maryland cities?
Catonsville, MD: rank 22 of 41 by its 42,717 residents, rank 19 of 41 by $110,051 median income.
Catonsville: how many homes heat with electricity?
Catonsville, MD: 6,167 of 16,217 occupied homes, 38.0%; Baltimore County 36.5%.
Catonsville: how much income goes to electricity?
At 929 kWh a month, 1.8% of the $110,051 median income in Catonsville, MD.
Catonsville: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Maryland yes; municipal and co-op areas around Catonsville, MD may be closed.
Catonsville: damaging storms reported nearby?
461 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the center of Catonsville, MD, 2015 to 2025, 1,079.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Catonsville?
Catonsville, MD: median home built 1964; 10,451 of 16,755 homes (62.4%) predate 1980, 8,332 are detached and 4,263 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Catonsville, MD renters struggle with rent?
2,687 of 4,815 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Catonsville, MD households have no car?
1,463 households; 8,954 have two or more.
How many residents of Catonsville, MD live below the poverty line?
2,627 residents.