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. Owings has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Owings, where the median household income is $171,194.00. 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.Owings is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 91.99% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Owings is a town of managers, professionals, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Owings who work in business and financial occupations (18.05%), management occupations (16.43%), and office and administrative support (15.45%). And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Owings has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too. 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. A relatively large number of people in Owings telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 8.88% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Because of many things, Owings is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Owings a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Owings has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local 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. One downside of living in Owings, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.54 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead. Even though Owings is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the bus for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.The citizens of Owings are among the most well-educated in the nation: 43.44% 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 2022 was $66,562, which is wealthy relative to Maryland and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $266,248 for a family of four. Owings is a very 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, Irish, English, Polish, and European. The most common language spoken in Owings is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
