Primary sources for Severn, MD
- Census Bureau profile of Severn, MD, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Severn, MD, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Severn, MD, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Severn, MD
Electricity rates in Severn, Maryland
Severn, MD ranks 2 of 41 Maryland cities for the newest homes (median year built 1997). Severn, Maryland has 58,041 residents in 21,318 households; 51.9% heat with electricity.
Severn is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe Severn as the Bureau draws it.
Households in Severn, MD can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Severn on the map
Anne Arundel County, with Severn marked
Who supplies Severn
Anne Arundel County lists 1 utility for Severn, MD, a city of 58,041: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Anne Arundel County page.
Housing and heating in Severn
Severn, MD: 5,565 of 21,993 homes were built before 1980 and 9,683 in 2000 or later. Severn, MD has 11,077 detached houses, 3,088 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 776 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Severn, MD
% of homes by decade built, Severn, MD
- 1pre-40
- 040s
- 350s
- 560s
- 1570s
- 1380s
- 1790s
- 1700s
- 2510s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Severn, MD
| Severn, MD | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severn, MD, median year built | 1997 | 1983 | +14 years | 2 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, built before 1980 | 25.3% | 45.1% | -19.8 points | 35 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, built 2000 or later | 44.0% | 23.6% | +20.4 points | 2 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, detached houses | 50.4% | 59.5% | -9.1 points | 16 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 14.0% | 16.2% | -2.1 points | 31 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, mobile homes | 3.5% | 1.3% | +2.3 points | 2 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, renter households | 27.7% | 25.0% | +2.7 points | 29 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, median home value | $465,600 | $450,300 | +$15,300 | 15 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, median gross rent a month | $2,082 | $1,990 | +$92 | 10 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, people per household | 2.72 | 2.60 | +0.12 | 13 of 41 |
Facts about Severn
- Residents of Severn, MD, ACS 2023
- 58,04112 of 41 Maryland cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Severn, MD
- $130,6279 of 41 of those cities
- Households in Severn, MD
- 21,3182.72 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Severn, MD
- 72.3%15,403 owners and 5,915 renter households
- Housing units in Severn, MD
- 21,993675 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Severn, MD
- 51.9%11,065 of 21,318 homes
- Land area of Severn, MD
- 18.3 sq mi3,164.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Severn, MD
- 1.5%at 929 kWh a month over the $130,627 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Severn, MD
- 457NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 787.4 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Severn, MD
- 19975,565 of 21,993 homes (25.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Severn, MD
- $465,600$2,082 gross rent a month, 5.37% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Severn
Compare Severn with nearby cities
| City near Severn, MD | Distance from Severn | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severn, MD (this page) | 0 mi | 58,041 | $130,627 | 1997 | $465,600 | 457 | 15.5% |
| Odenton, MD | 4.8 mi south | 45,585 (-12,456) | $126,455 (-$4,172) | 1998 (+1 yr) | $408,400 (-$57,200) | 451 (-6) | 17.8% (+2.3 pts) |
| Glen Burnie, MD | 5.0 mi east | 72,772 (+14,731) | $88,291 (-$42,336) | 1974 (-23 yr) | $329,200 (-$136,400) | 425 (-32) | 10.1% (-5.4 pts) |
| Pasadena, MD | 7.4 mi east | 32,717 (-25,324) | $119,393 (-$11,234) | 1995 (-2 yr) | $406,900 (-$58,700) | 364 (-93) | 19.1% (+3.6 pts) |
| Severna Park, MD | 7.8 mi southeast | 39,499 (-18,542) | $168,091 (+$37,464) | 1978 (-19 yr) | $633,600 (+$168,000) | 345 (-112) | 21.8% (+6.2 pts) |
| Catonsville, MD | 9.2 mi north | 42,717 (-15,324) | $110,051 (-$20,576) | 1964 (-33 yr) | $405,800 (-$59,800) | 461 (+4) | 19.0% (+3.5 pts) |
Who lives in Severn: income, cars, homes
In Severn, MD, 1,667 of 21,318 households earn under $35,000, 3,141 $35,000-$75,000, 7,521 $75,000-$150,000 and 8,989 $150,000 or more. In Severn, MD, 2,555 of 5,860 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 8,222 households moved in since 2018 and 4,073 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Severn, MD, 665 households own no vehicle and 14,596 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Severn, MD homes: 16,929 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,292 none or one, median 6.6 rooms. 3,296 residents of Severn, MD live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.8. Of 31,236 workers in Severn, MD, 4,849 work from home, 22,763 drive alone, 873 ride transit and 283 walk.
Household income in Severn, MD
| Severn, MD | Value | Rank in Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Severn, MD, households under $35,000 | 7.8% | 38 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, households $150,000 or more | 42.2% | 11 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, residents below poverty | 5.7% | 29 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, median age | 36.8 | 28 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 77.0% | 11 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, households without a vehicle | 3.1% | 35 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, households with 2+ vehicles | 68.5% | 11 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, workers at home | 15.5% | 26 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, cost-burdened renters | 43.6% | 37 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, moved in since 2018 | 38.6% | 14 of 41 |
| Severn, MD, moved in before 2000 | 19.1% | 24 of 41 |
Outage risk around Severn
Severn, MD, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 440 wind and 17 tornado, 787.4 per 100,000 residents of 58,041. Top gust near Severn, MD: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Severn, MD: $23.1M.
Reports within 15 miles of Severn, MD
wind and tornado reports, Severn, MD
- 35'15
- 46'16
- 55'17
- 14'18
- 50'19
- 65'20
- 56'21
- 34'22
- 27'23
- 26'24
- 49'25
| Severn, MD | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severn, MD, 2015 | 33 | 2 | 35 |
| Severn, MD, 2016 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| Severn, MD, 2017 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| Severn, MD, 2018 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| Severn, MD, 2019 | 49 | 1 | 50 |
| Severn, MD, 2020 | 64 | 1 | 65 |
| Severn, MD, 2021 | 54 | 2 | 56 |
| Severn, MD, 2022 | 33 | 1 | 34 |
| Severn, MD, 2023 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Severn, MD, 2024 | 22 | 4 | 26 |
| Severn, MD, 2025 | 45 | 4 | 49 |
Cost of living with electricity in Severn
Severn, MD: 21,318 households at $1,529 a year per home for electricity (Anne Arundel County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $32.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,221 a year per household.
| Group in Severn, MD | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Severn, MD median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severn, MD, all households | 21,318 | $1,529 | $32.6 million | 1.17% |
| Severn, MD, homeowners | 15,403 | $1,764 | $27.2 million | 1.35% |
| Severn, MD, renters | 5,915 | $936 | $5.5 million | 0.72% |
Analyst note on Severn
Severn, MD counts 58,041 residents in 21,318 households, on 18.3 square miles. Household income in Severn, MD is $130,627; 15,403 of its 21,318 households own. 11,065 of the 21,318 occupied homes in Severn, MD heat with electricity.
Severn, MD has 21,993 housing units, 675 of them vacant or seasonal. Severn, MD ranks 2 of 41 Maryland cities for the share of mobile homes (4%). Severn, MD ranks 4 of 41 Maryland cities for the fewest households under $35,000 (7.8%).
Severn, MD ranks 5 of 41 Maryland cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (43.6%).
ZIP codes in Severn
| ZIP area touching Severn, MD | Share of the ZIP's land inside Severn | Share of Severn's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 21144 (Severn, MD) | 72.3% | 65.1% |
| 21076 (Severn, MD) | 35.9% | 25.8% |
| 21061 (Severn, MD) | 5.5% | 3.6% |
| 20794 (Severn, MD) | 5.8% | 3.0% |
| 21077 (Severn, MD) | 61.8% | 1.5% |
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Questions on Severn
Severn: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Severn, MD: Maryland households pick a supplier and plan, and Anne Arundel County lists 1 utility.
Severn: how does it rank among Maryland cities?
Severn, MD: rank 12 of 41 by its 58,041 residents, rank 9 of 41 by $130,627 median income.
Severn: how many homes heat with electricity?
Severn, MD: 11,065 of 21,318 occupied homes, 51.9%; Anne Arundel County 49.5%.
Severn: how much income goes to electricity?
At 929 kWh a month, 1.5% of the $130,627 median income in Severn, MD.
Severn: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Maryland yes; municipal and co-op areas around Severn, MD may be closed.
Severn: damaging storms reported nearby?
457 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Severn, MD, 2015 to 2025, 787.4 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Severn?
Severn, MD: median home built 1997; 5,565 of 21,993 homes (25.3%) predate 1980, 11,077 are detached and 3,088 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Severn, MD earn under $35,000?
1,667 of 21,318, against 8,989 at $150,000 or more.
How many Severn, MD renters struggle with rent?
2,555 of 5,860 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Severn, MD households have no car?
665 households; 14,596 have two or more.