Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Owings Mills

Affordability in Owings Mills, MD

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Owings Mills is $1,841, while the median household income is $96,243 annually. With 55% of residents renting, income-based and HUD-assisted housing can play an important role for cost-burdened renters in the area.

Safety

No violent crime rate figure is available for Owings Mills in FBI Crime Data Explorer at this time. For a broader picture, Baltimore County publishes crime statistics on its official public safety pages, which can help you research conditions in specific areas.

• Flood risk: None of the 6 HUD-assisted properties in Owings Mills are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD property data.

Getting Around Owings Mills

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Owings Mills earns a Walk Score of 46 (Car-Dependent), a Transit Score of 34 (Some Transit), and a Bike Score of 29. Most daily errands will likely require a car, though some transit options are available.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 7 public schools across 1 district serve Owings Mills, including 5 elementary and 2 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Owings Mills, MD

The median household income in Owings Mills is $96,243 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,841 per month, which gives useful context for what income-restricted units here may save eligible renters.

Owings Mills has 6 income-restricted properties with 663 total units across HUD-assisted and affordable housing programs. These units are priced based on area median income (AMI) limits rather than market rates, so qualified renters can pay significantly less than the local market median.

• Median market rent: $1,841/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median household income: $96,243/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 55% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

All 6 affordable housing properties in Owings Mills have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure among HUD-assisted properties here is low.