Signals
Woodlawn
Severn
Climate
71 · Top 44%
vs73 · Top 36%
Physical resilience
94 · Top 7%
vs94 · Top 5%
Housing affordability
85 · Top 42%
vs90 · Top 31%
Access
98 · Top 19%
vs98 · Top 19%
Economic stability
64 · Top 42%
vs80 · Top 7%
Measured values
| Metric | Woodlawn | Severn | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,379 | 58,402 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $82,466 | $134,423 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $38,321 | $58,519 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 4,233/sq mi | 3,185/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $294,200 | $479,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,494 | $2,175 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 62.9% | 71.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.5% | 46.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 11.6% | 5.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 90°F | 89°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 30°F | 25°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 43.7" | 45.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 10 mi | 3 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 30.1 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 37.0 | 36.5 | 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.
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