The Wealth Index measures the wealth of a city. It takes into account several factors including average household income, net worth and the value of material possessions. Values over 100 indicate above-average wealth, while values below 100 indicate poverty. The table below compares the wealth of the city of Ellicott City to the wealth of its peers in Maryland. Ellicott City is ranked at the 75th percentile, while those below it are below the poverty line.
The commute time is less than half an hour, but if you work outside the city, you'll have to plan your commute accordingly. Even if you live in Ellicott City, you should remember that the city is a 30-mile-long area. Driving from here to Baltimore takes approximately 22 minutes. However, driving in the evening rush hours can take up to 45 minutes. If you want to visit Washington, D.C., you'll need to add 30 minutes to that, unless you plan on using public transportation or taking a taxi.
Residents of Ellicott City, MD are employed in a variety of fields. More than half of them are employed in four industries. Twenty-nine percent of these workers work in professional, scientific, and technical services. Thirteen percent of workers are employed in health care and social assistance, and education occupies 12.7% of the workforce. As of the 2017 census, more than 3,600 people were employed in public administration.