Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
15%
Abingdon
Abingdon, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,539
Population
32,244
Renter Mix
23% Rent
Where the American Revolution began
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Starting along the Bush River and extending northwest toward Emmorton, the unincorporated community of Abingdon provides a rural setting near three major parks: Bush Declaration Natural Resources Management Area, Bynum Run Conservation Area, and Harford Glen Park. Abingdon has a long history dating back to colonial times. Captain John Smith explored the Bush River in 1608, naming it after a river near his home in England, Willowbyes Flu. In 1740, one of the future signers of the Declaration of Independence was born in Abingdon -- William Paca.
Abingdon was the site of the nation's first Methodist college, Cokesbury College. It opened in 1787 and ceased to exist in 1796, after a fire. A historical monument marks the former location of the school. Woodside, a historic house in Abingdon, was built in 1823. The Bush Declaration Natural Resources Management Area features a historical marker -- it was here that the first Declaration of Independence was signed in 1775 and was considered the beginning of the American Revolution.
Abingdon is just south of I-95, allowing commuters to quickly reach Baltimore, roughly 22 miles southwest. Abingdon is also convenient to Hammerman Area Beach, Aberdeen Proving Ground, and Phillips AAF.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$99,336
Average: $117,944
Education
10,232
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,555
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Abingdon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Abingdon, MD is $1,143 for a studio, $1,564 for one bedroom, $1,816 for two bedrooms, and $2,922 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Abingdon has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,564/month
687 Sq Ft
House
$2,882/month
1,335 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,256/month
1,213 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
658 Students
Public
Grades K-5
497 Students
William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
842 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
- Gunpowder Falls State Park
- Mariner Point Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.