Electricity rates in Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City, MD ranks 5 of 41 Maryland cities for the highest median home value ($644,300). Ellicott City, Maryland has 73,737 residents in 26,578 households; 40.4% heat with electricity.
Ellicott City is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe Ellicott City as the Bureau draws it.
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Ellicott City on the map
Howard County, with Ellicott City marked
Who supplies Ellicott City
Howard County lists 2 utilities for Ellicott City, MD, a city of 73,737: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Howard County page.
Housing and heating in Ellicott City
Ellicott City, MD: 7,488 of 27,510 homes were built before 1980 and 8,947 in 2000 or later. Ellicott City, MD has 15,135 detached houses, 7,228 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 0 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Ellicott City, MD
% of homes by decade built, Ellicott City, MD
- 1pre-40
- 140s
- 550s
- 960s
- 1170s
- 2180s
- 1990s
- 1700s
- 1510s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Ellicott City, MD
| Ellicott City, MD | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott City, MD, median year built | 1991 | 1989 | +2 years | 6 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, built before 1980 | 27.2% | 29.6% | -2.4 points | 33 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, built 2000 or later | 32.5% | 28.1% | +4.4 points | 8 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, detached houses | 55.0% | 50.5% | +4.5 points | 12 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 26.3% | 24.5% | +1.8 points | 20 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, mobile homes | 0.0% | 1.0% | -1.0 points | 32 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, renter households | 27.3% | 28.3% | -1.0 points | 30 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, median home value | $644,300 | $576,700 | +$67,600 | 5 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, median gross rent a month | $2,001 | $2,038 | -$37 | 12 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, people per household | 2.75 | 2.76 | -0.01 | 12 of 41 |
Facts about Ellicott City
- Residents of Ellicott City, MD, ACS 2023
- 73,7376 of 41 Maryland cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Ellicott City, MD
- $157,8915 of 41 of those cities
- Households in Ellicott City, MD
- 26,5782.77 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Ellicott City, MD
- 72.7%19,313 owners and 7,265 renter households
- Housing units in Ellicott City, MD
- 27,510932 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Ellicott City, MD
- 40.4%10,744 of 26,578 homes
- Land area of Ellicott City, MD
- 30.0 sq mi2,457.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Ellicott City, MD
- 1.3%at 929 kWh a month over the $157,891 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Ellicott City, MD
- 469NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 636.0 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Ellicott City, MD
- 19917,488 of 27,510 homes (27.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Ellicott City, MD
- $644,300$2,001 gross rent a month, 3.73% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Ellicott City
Compare Ellicott City with nearby cities
| City near Ellicott City, MD | Distance from Ellicott City | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott City, MD (this page) | 0 mi | 73,737 | $157,891 | 1991 | $644,300 | 469 | 23.4% |
| Catonsville, MD | 5.0 mi east | 42,717 (-31,020) | $110,051 (-$47,840) | 1964 (-27 yr) | $405,800 (-$238,500) | 461 (-8) | 19.0% (-4.3 pts) |
| Woodlawn, MD | 5.0 mi northeast | 40,476 (-33,261) | $78,591 (-$79,300) | 1969 (-22 yr) | $269,800 (-$374,500) | 471 (+2) | 14.7% (-8.7 pts) |
| Columbia, MD | 5.4 mi south | 105,871 (+32,134) | $129,173 (-$28,718) | 1983 (-8 yr) | $480,300 (-$164,000) | 454 (-15) | 22.3% (-1.0 pts) |
| Milford Mill, MD | 6.0 mi northeast | 31,939 (-41,798) | $76,676 (-$81,215) | 1977 (-14 yr) | $269,900 (-$374,400) | 461 (-8) | 10.6% (-12.8 pts) |
| Randallstown, MD | 6.8 mi north | 35,975 (-37,762) | $88,544 (-$69,347) | 1976 (-15 yr) | $306,000 (-$338,300) | 463 (-6) | 12.2% (-11.2 pts) |
Cost of living with electricity in Ellicott City
Ellicott City, MD: 26,578 households at $1,533 a year per home for electricity (Howard County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $40.7 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,285 a year per household.
| Group in Ellicott City, MD | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Ellicott City, MD median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott City, MD, all households | 26,578 | $1,533 | $40.7 million | 0.97% |
| Ellicott City, MD, homeowners | 19,313 | $1,763 | $34.0 million | 1.12% |
| Ellicott City, MD, renters | 7,265 | $940 | $6.8 million | 0.60% |
Who lives in Ellicott City: income, cars, homes
2,628 residents of Ellicott City, MD live below the poverty line, and the median age is 42.8. In Ellicott City, MD, 2,179 of 26,578 households earn under $35,000, 4,091 $35,000-$75,000, 6,496 $75,000-$150,000 and 13,812 $150,000 or more. Of 36,198 workers in Ellicott City, MD, 8,455 work from home, 25,144 drive alone, 165 ride transit and 239 walk. In Ellicott City, MD, 1,010 households own no vehicle and 17,638 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Ellicott City, MD, 3,662 of 6,907 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 7,605 households moved in since 2018 and 5,153 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Ellicott City, MD homes: 19,719 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,837 none or one, median 7.2 rooms.
Household income in Ellicott City, MD
| Ellicott City, MD | Value | Rank in Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Ellicott City, MD, households under $35,000 | 8.2% | 36 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, households $150,000 or more | 52.0% | 5 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, residents below poverty | 3.6% | 39 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, median age | 42.8 | 6 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 71.7% | 14 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, households without a vehicle | 3.8% | 32 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, households with 2+ vehicles | 66.4% | 12 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, workers at home | 23.4% | 9 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, cost-burdened renters | 53.0% | 11 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, moved in since 2018 | 28.6% | 31 of 41 |
| Ellicott City, MD, moved in before 2000 | 19.4% | 23 of 41 |
Outage risk around Ellicott City
Ellicott City, MD, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 455 wind and 14 tornado, 636.0 per 100,000 residents of 73,737. Top gust near Ellicott City, MD: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Ellicott City, MD: $33.5M.
Reports within 15 miles of Ellicott City, MD
wind and tornado reports, Ellicott City, MD
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| Ellicott City, MD | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott City, MD, 2015 | 26 | 2 | 28 |
| Ellicott City, MD, 2016 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| Ellicott City, MD, 2017 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| Ellicott City, MD, 2018 | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| Ellicott City, MD, 2019 | 66 | 2 | 68 |
| Ellicott City, MD, 2020 | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| Ellicott City, MD, 2021 | 69 | 1 | 70 |
| Ellicott City, MD, 2022 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Ellicott City, MD, 2023 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| Ellicott City, MD, 2024 | 24 | 6 | 30 |
| Ellicott City, MD, 2025 | 21 | 2 | 23 |
Analyst note on Ellicott City
Ellicott City, MD counts 73,737 residents in 26,578 households, on 30.0 square miles. Household income in Ellicott City, MD is $157,891; 19,313 of its 26,578 households own. 10,744 of the 26,578 occupied homes in Ellicott City, MD heat with electricity.
Ellicott City, MD has 27,510 housing units, 932 of them vacant or seasonal. Ellicott City, MD ranks 5 of 41 Maryland cities for median household income ($157,891). Ellicott City, MD ranks 6 of 41 Maryland cities for the newest homes (median year built 1991).
Ellicott City, MD ranks 6 of 41 Maryland cities for the oldest residents (median age 42.8).
ZIP codes in Ellicott City
| ZIP area touching Ellicott City, MD | Share of the ZIP's land inside Ellicott City | Share of Ellicott City's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 21042 (Ellicott City, MD) | 43.6% | 53.7% |
| 21043 (Ellicott City, MD) | 71.5% | 40.7% |
| 21163 (Ellicott City, MD) | 7.9% | 3.6% |
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Questions on Ellicott City
Ellicott City: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Ellicott City, MD: Maryland households pick a supplier and plan, and Howard County lists 2 utilities.
Ellicott City: how does it rank among Maryland cities?
Ellicott City, MD: rank 6 of 41 by its 73,737 residents, rank 5 of 41 by $157,891 median income.
Ellicott City: how many homes heat with electricity?
Ellicott City, MD: 10,744 of 26,578 occupied homes, 40.4%; Howard County 49.1%.
Ellicott City: how much income goes to electricity?
At 929 kWh a month, 1.3% of the $157,891 median income in Ellicott City, MD.
Ellicott City: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Maryland yes; municipal and co-op areas around Ellicott City, MD may be closed.
Ellicott City: damaging storms reported nearby?
469 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Ellicott City, MD, 2015 to 2025, 636.0 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Ellicott City?
Ellicott City, MD: median home built 1991; 7,488 of 27,510 homes (27.2%) predate 1980, 15,135 are detached and 7,228 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many residents of Ellicott City, MD live below the poverty line?
2,628 residents.
How many households in Ellicott City, MD earn under $35,000?
2,179 of 26,578, against 13,812 at $150,000 or more.
How many people in Ellicott City, MD work from home?
8,455 of 36,198 workers.