Eldersburg ranked as the 6^th highest earning town in Maryland, with an average income of $131,840, according to a recent Wbaltv.com report.

According to census.gov this average income has increased by more than $30,000 since the collection of the 2007-2011 census data. 

The wbaltv.com 50 Highest Earning Towns countdown starts with Hagerstown, ranked as #50, with an average income of $46,950.

Other highest earning cities listed in the countdown include:

• #5: Olney with an average income of $134,444
• #4: Severna Park with an average income of $144,559.
• #3: North Potomac with an average income of $170,766.
• #2: Bethesda with an average income of $195,636. 

Finally, the highest earning town in Maryland:

• #1: Potomac with an average household income of $233,279.

According to the data, #1: Potomac has an $186,329 average income increase over #50: Hagerstown.

Census data shows Eldersburg’s population to be more than 30,500 residents living across more than 10,800 housing units.  The census also shows 42% of Eldersburg resident 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

No other towns in Carroll County are listed in the top 50. The closest town in proximity was in Baltimore County, #32: Owings Mills.

To view the full list of the top 50 highest earning towns visit wbaltv.com. To see additional Eldersburg census data visit quickfacts.census.gov.