Signals
Little Canada
Middle River
Climate
55 · Bottom 5%
vs71 · Top 44%
Physical resilience
93 · Top 8%
vs94 · Top 6%
Housing affordability
79 · Bottom 47%
vs79 · Bottom 47%
Access
96 · Top 33%
vs94 · Top 40%
Economic stability
57 · Bottom 43%
vs56 · Bottom 41%
Measured values
| Metric | Little Canada | Middle River | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,514 | 31,712 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $77,957 | $78,398 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $43,193 | $40,486 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 2,697/sq mi | 2,486/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $319,800 | $271,700 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,417 | $1,636 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 68.4% | 66.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.3% | 32.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 11.5% | 14.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 83°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 9°F | 30°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 29.2" | 43.7" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 12 mi | 17 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 31.4 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 40.4 | 37.2 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Little Canada
Elevated or high exposure: hail.
Middle River
No hazard reaches elevated exposure.
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