Electricity rates in Middle River, Maryland
Middle River, MD ranks 1 of 41 Maryland cities for the share of mobile homes (9%). Middle River, Maryland has 31,616 residents in 12,052 households; 42.3% heat with electricity.
Middle River is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe Middle River as the Bureau draws it.
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Middle River on the map
Baltimore County, with Middle River marked
Who supplies Middle River
Baltimore County lists 1 utility for Middle River, MD, a city of 31,616: 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.
Housing and heating in Middle River
Middle River, MD: 6,282 of 13,199 homes were built before 1980 and 3,615 in 2000 or later. Middle River, MD has 5,384 detached houses, 2,220 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,201 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Middle River, MD
% of homes by decade built, Middle River, MD
- 2pre-40
- 1540s
- 1450s
- 760s
- 1070s
- 1480s
- 1190s
- 1500s
- 1110s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Middle River, MD
| Middle River, MD | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle River, MD, median year built | 1982 | 1973 | +9 years | 16 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, built before 1980 | 47.6% | 59.5% | -11.9 points | 25 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, built 2000 or later | 27.4% | 13.7% | +13.6 points | 12 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, detached houses | 40.8% | 47.2% | -6.4 points | 22 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 16.8% | 25.4% | -8.6 points | 30 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, mobile homes | 9.1% | 0.8% | +8.3 points | 1 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, renter households | 34.8% | 33.7% | +1.1 points | 23 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, median home value | $251,200 | $330,000 | -$78,800 | 37 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, median gross rent a month | $1,639 | $1,566 | +$73 | 31 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, people per household | 2.61 | 2.51 | +0.10 | 20 of 41 |
Facts about Middle River
- Residents of Middle River, MD, ACS 2023
- 31,61638 of 41 Maryland cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Middle River, MD
- $74,19837 of 41 of those cities
- Households in Middle River, MD
- 12,0522.62 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Middle River, MD
- 65.2%7,857 owners and 4,195 renter households
- Housing units in Middle River, MD
- 13,1991,147 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Middle River, MD
- 42.3%5,094 of 12,052 homes
- Land area of Middle River, MD
- 12.8 sq mi2,478.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Middle River, MD
- 2.7%at 929 kWh a month over the $74,198 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Middle River, MD
- 371NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 1,173.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Middle River, MD
- 19826,282 of 13,199 homes (47.6%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Middle River, MD
- $251,200$1,639 gross rent a month, 7.83% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Middle River
Middle River, MD: 12,052 households at $1,414 a year per home for electricity (Baltimore County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $17.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,254 a year per household.
| Group in Middle River, MD | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Middle River, MD median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle River, MD, all households | 12,052 | $1,414 | $17.0 million | 1.91% |
| Middle River, MD, homeowners | 7,857 | $1,683 | $13.2 million | 2.27% |
| Middle River, MD, renters | 4,195 | $878 | $3.7 million | 1.18% |
Who lives in Middle River: income, cars, homes
5,071 residents of Middle River, MD live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.6. Of 15,254 workers in Middle River, MD, 1,400 work from home, 10,946 drive alone, 464 ride transit and 200 walk. In Middle River, MD, 2,384 of 3,964 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,846 households moved in since 2018 and 2,415 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Middle River, MD, 2,620 of 12,052 households earn under $35,000, 3,466 $35,000-$75,000, 3,606 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,360 $150,000 or more. In Middle River, MD, 1,014 households own no vehicle and 6,005 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Middle River, MD homes: 7,809 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,700 none or one, median 5.7 rooms.
Household income in Middle River, MD
| Middle River, MD | Value | Rank in Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Middle River, MD, households under $35,000 | 21.7% | 6 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, households $150,000 or more | 19.6% | 33 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, residents below poverty | 16.2% | 5 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, median age | 36.6 | 30 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 59.2% | 26 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, households without a vehicle | 8.4% | 17 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, households with 2+ vehicles | 49.8% | 26 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, workers at home | 9.2% | 37 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, cost-burdened renters | 60.1% | 5 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, moved in since 2018 | 40.2% | 9 of 41 |
| Middle River, MD, moved in before 2000 | 20.0% | 20 of 41 |
Outage risk around Middle River
Middle River, MD, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 359 wind and 12 tornado, 1,173.5 per 100,000 residents of 31,616. Top gust near Middle River, MD: 78 knots, 90 mph. Damage near Middle River, MD: $13.9M.
Reports within 15 miles of Middle River, MD
wind and tornado reports, Middle River, MD
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- 30'16
- 41'17
- 31'18
- 48'19
- 43'20
- 51'21
- 19'22
- 36'23
- 20'24
- 31'25
| Middle River, MD | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle River, MD, 2015 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Middle River, MD, 2016 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Middle River, MD, 2017 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Middle River, MD, 2018 | 29 | 2 | 31 |
| Middle River, MD, 2019 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| Middle River, MD, 2020 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| Middle River, MD, 2021 | 49 | 2 | 51 |
| Middle River, MD, 2022 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Middle River, MD, 2023 | 34 | 2 | 36 |
| Middle River, MD, 2024 | 17 | 3 | 20 |
| Middle River, MD, 2025 | 28 | 3 | 31 |
Analyst note on Middle River
Household income in Middle River, MD is $74,198; 7,857 of its 12,052 households own. 5,094 of the 12,052 occupied homes in Middle River, MD heat with electricity. Middle River, MD counts 31,616 residents in 12,052 households, on 12.8 square miles.
Middle River, MD has 13,199 housing units, 1,147 of them vacant or seasonal. Middle River, MD ranks 5 of 41 Maryland cities for the lowest median home value ($251,200). Middle River, MD ranks 5 of 41 Maryland cities for the lowest median household income ($74,198).
Middle River, MD ranks 5 of 41 Maryland cities for the fewest people working from home (9.2% of workers).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Middle River
Compare Middle River with nearby cities
| City near Middle River, MD | Distance from Middle River | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle River, MD (this page) | 0 mi | 31,616 | $74,198 | 1982 | $251,200 | 371 | 9.2% |
| Essex, MD | 2.8 mi south | 40,670 (+9,054) | $67,082 (-$7,116) | 1964 (-18 yr) | $253,500 (+$2,300) | 335 (-36) | 6.6% (-2.6 pts) |
| Dundalk, MD | 6.2 mi southwest | 65,441 (+33,825) | $62,349 (-$11,849) | 1955 (-27 yr) | $199,600 (-$51,600) | 373 (+2) | 7.1% (-2.1 pts) |
| Parkville, MD | 7.2 mi northwest | 30,423 (-1,193) | $78,405 (+$4,207) | 1957 (-25 yr) | $251,100 (-$100) | 431 (+60) | 11.3% (+2.1 pts) |
| Towson, MD | 10.8 mi west | 57,683 (+26,067) | $100,481 (+$26,283) | 1965 (-17 yr) | $445,100 (+$193,900) | 439 (+68) | 20.8% (+11.6 pts) |
| Bel Air South, MD | 13.3 mi northeast | 57,702 (+26,086) | $120,721 (+$46,523) | 1991 (+9 yr) | $384,000 (+$132,800) | 449 (+78) | 17.7% (+8.6 pts) |
ZIP codes in Middle River
| ZIP area touching Middle River, MD | Share of the ZIP's land inside Middle River | Share of Middle River's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 21220 (Middle River, MD) | 52.4% | 87.0% |
| 21221 (Middle River, MD) | 6.9% | 8.1% |
| 21162 (Middle River, MD) | 7.4% | 4.1% |
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Questions on Middle River
Middle River: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Middle River, MD: Maryland households pick a supplier and plan, and Baltimore County lists 1 utility.
Middle River: how does it rank among Maryland cities?
Middle River, MD: rank 38 of 41 by its 31,616 residents, rank 37 of 41 by $74,198 median income.
Middle River: how many homes heat with electricity?
Middle River, MD: 5,094 of 12,052 occupied homes, 42.3%; Baltimore County 36.5%.
Middle River: how much income goes to electricity?
At 929 kWh a month, 2.7% of the $74,198 median income in Middle River, MD.
Middle River: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Maryland yes; municipal and co-op areas around Middle River, MD may be closed.
Middle River: damaging storms reported nearby?
371 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Middle River, MD, 2015 to 2025, 1,173.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Middle River?
Middle River, MD: median home built 1982; 6,282 of 13,199 homes (47.6%) predate 1980, 5,384 are detached and 2,220 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many residents of Middle River, MD live below the poverty line?
5,071 residents.
How many people in Middle River, MD work from home?
1,400 of 15,254 workers.
How many Middle River, MD renters struggle with rent?
2,384 of 3,964 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.