The Town FilesJessup, Maryland
Community in Anne Arundel County · population 10,535 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $462,000
- Household income
- $128,851
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 35.5
Jessup is a community of 10,535 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The median home is worth $462,000, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300).
How Jessup ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jessup is worth $462,000, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $128,851, which is more affordable than 61% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,187 a month. 56.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jessup | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $462,000 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,187 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $128,851 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.2% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jessup
| People | Jessup | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 4.4% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 12.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Jessup
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.3 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jessup since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 24, 2001 about 5.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on June 8, 1990.
Severe weather in Anne Arundel County since 1996
Anne Arundel County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County had 288,447 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,546 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Jessup itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Jessup
4 public schools with 2,970 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patuxent Valley Middle | 6-8 | 843 | 14.1 |
| Guilford Park High | 9-10 | 779 | 13.9 |
| Bollman Bridge Elementary | PK-5 | 754 | 12.4 |
| Jessup Elementary | PK-5 | 594 | 14.9 |
Towns near Jessup
- Savage, MD2.4 mi · 7,542 people · home $424,300
- Fort Meade, MD3.5 mi · 9,324 people · home —
- Maryland City, MD3.6 mi · 19,153 people · home $424,900
- Elkridge, MD3.7 mi · 25,171 people · home $454,200
- North Laurel, MD4.0 mi · 25,379 people · home $450,100
- Severn, MD4.4 mi · 57,118 people · home $479,200
- Ilchester, MD4.7 mi · 26,824 people · home $532,400
- Columbia, MD5.7 mi · 104,681 people · home $497,400
Jessup questions
Is Jessup, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jessup scores better for retirees than 26% of Maryland towns and quieter than 48%. 4.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.5).
How much does a house cost in Jessup?
The median owner-occupied home in Jessup is valued at $462,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $128,851, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $2,187 a month.
What is the weather like in Jessup?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 19.3 inches of snow.
Does Jessup get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jessup since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 24, 2001. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)