Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
13%
Jessup
Jessup, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,905
Population
3,806
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A Baltimore suburb perfect for everyone.
Commuter
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Public Transportation
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MARC
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Diverse
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Tucked between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Jessup sits at the geographic center of Maryland — a fact made official by the U.S. Census Bureau, which placed the state's population center right here. That central position makes it a natural base for commuters heading in either direction, with MARC rail service and easy access to major highways putting both cities well within reach.
Day-to-day life here leans practical and low-key. The area offers a mix of retail corridors, local dining, and green space, with the Patuxent Research Refuge nearby for hiking and wildlife watching. Neighboring communities like Savage and Hanover add variety for weekend outings, while Annapolis is an easy drive east. The local economy has a strong foothold in warehousing and logistics, giving the area a working-town feel with room to breathe.
Renters will find a solid selection of apartment communities here, many featuring spacious floor plans and modern amenities that cater to those who want more square footage than city living typically offers. Options range from garden-style communities to larger residential developments, with one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts well represented across the market.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$121,611
Average: $131,361
Education
1,473
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,017
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Jessup has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Jessup, MD is $1,903 for one bedroom, $2,245 for two bedrooms, and $2,174 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jessup has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,903/month
846 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,178/month
1,584 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jessup, MD is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
597 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
742 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
767 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Patuxent Research Refuge - North Tract
- Clark's Elioak Farm
- Banneker Planetarium
- Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
- Patuxent Research Refuge - South Tract
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
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.