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. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Owings, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Owings, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Owings’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Owings does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $176,378.00.

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.

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.

Of important note, Owings is also a town of artists. Owings has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Owings’s character.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 13.01% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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 is lower than average for the country.

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 34.71 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.

Despite being a small town, Owings has a lot of people using the bus to get to and from work every day. Most of these people on the bus are using it to get to good jobs in other cities.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Owings. 50.75% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Owings in 2022 was $66,857, which is wealthy relative to Maryland and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $267,428 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 Italian.

The most common language spoken in Owings is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.