Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Catonsville

Affordability in Catonsville, MD

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Catonsville is $1,724 per month, against a median household income of $114,109 per year. About 30% of residents rent their homes, meaning income-restricted units here serve a smaller but real share of the local housing market.

Safety

Catonsville does not have its own municipal police department; the area is served by the Baltimore County Police Department. No local violent crime rate figure is available in FBI Crime Data Explorer for Catonsville as a standalone jurisdiction.

For property-level safety context, all 6 HUD-assisted properties in Catonsville have been inspected, and none are located in a high flood-risk zone according to flood mapping data.

Getting Around Catonsville

The assisted properties in Catonsville score 65 (Somewhat Walkable), 49 (Some Transit) for transit, and 39 for biking, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect the area immediately around the assisted properties and individual results may vary by location.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 3 public schools serve Catonsville within 1 district -- 2 elementary and 1 middle school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Catonsville, MD

The median household income in Catonsville is $114,109 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent is $1,724 per month, which can make income-based housing an important resource for renters who need a more affordable option in this area.

About 30% of Catonsville residents rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The 6 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Catonsville offer 232 total units for eligible renters seeking below-market housing costs.

Environment & Flood Risk

All 6 affordable properties in Catonsville have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Renters here face minimal flood exposure based on available flood data.