Owings is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 2,141 people and two associated neighborhoods, Owings is the 191st largest community in Maryland. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Owings, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Owings, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Owings’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Owings does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $150,156.00.

Owings home prices are not only among the most expensive in Maryland, but Owings real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Owings has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Owings is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Owings’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

Owings is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

In Owings, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.86 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

The citizens of Owings are among the most well-educated in the nation: 45.86% of adults in Owings have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Owings in 2018 was $67,610, which is wealthy relative to Maryland and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $270,440 for a family of four.

Owings is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Owings home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Owings residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Owings include German, English, Irish, Polish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Owings is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.