Apartments for rent in Overlea, MD

The small city of Overlea, Maryland is home to slightly less than 12,000 residents. With an average age of just over 41, the city's population is a bit older compared to other municipalities in the state, which has an average age of 38. Just 29% of residents rent in Overlea, as the majority own their homes. At $1,263/month, the average rent is just below the state average.

Compared to the Maryland average, Overlea has a relatively high number of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (6%). Furthermore, 13% possess a Bachelor's degree and 8% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Overlea: healthcare, retail, and education. Together, these industries account for 24% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 10% of residents work in sales, making it the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of almost $80,000, Overlea workers earn around $13,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Maryland. Overlea, however, compares more favorably to the national average ($73,345).

With an average commute time of about 31 minutes, quicker than most cities in the state, Overlea residents find that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Many residents (52%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't used widely. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number does exceed the national average.