City profile
Ellicott City, MD
Howard County · Population 75,257
Ellicott City is a city in Howard County, MD with about 75,257 residents and a typical home value near $662,000. It is 4 miles from Columbia, MD, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$661,700
Typical monthly housing
$4,146
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
133
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.00%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 72/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Heat wave, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
11 mi to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 69% Democratic / 27% Republican
Community
Population
75,257
Black population
9.1%
County
Howard County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding
Highlights
- About 75,257 residents
- Typical home value about $662,000
- 4 miles from Columbia, MD
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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