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. Much of the housing stock in Owings was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Owings economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. 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. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 8.88% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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. 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. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. 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. In Owings, a lot of people use the bus to get to work every day though Owings is a relatively small town. Those that ride the bus are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.Owings is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 43.44% of adults in Owings have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. 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.
