Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
13%
Ilchester
Ilchester, MD Area Guide
Welcome to one of Baltimore’s premier suburbs
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Parks
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Great Schools
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Historic homes, sprawling forests, and scenic waterfalls are just a few of the defining factors of this Maryland suburb. Situated about 11 miles southwest of Baltimore, Ilchester has been voted as one of the best suburbs of Baltimore, boasting a family-friendly atmosphere, picturesque neighborhoods, and big-city proximity!
Explore miles of trails within the woods, marshes, and streams of Rockburn Branch Park, or enjoy this community space’s athletic fields, tennis courts, and picnic-approved lawns. Admire Cascade Falls, a popular scenic waterfall off of the Patapsco River, or visit the beautiful Belmont Manor & Historic Park just a few miles south.
Cozy houses, welcoming apartments, and towering trees line the residential streets of Ilcheseter, offering a variety of reasonable housing options in this highly sought after neighborhood. Spread across town, discover local restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations, and more conveniences. For even more dining and shopping options, drive just a few miles northwest into Elliott City, or take a trip into bustling Baltimore!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$143,436
Average: $165,091
Education
12,998
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,920
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ilchester has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Banneker Planetarium
- Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
- Clark's Elioak Farm
- Gwynns Falls Trail
- Gwynns Falls - Leakin Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Methodology
† 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.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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.