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Living in Overlea

Overlea is one of the cities recorded in the United States. At the end of 2020, Overlea had a population of 12,832. Overlea's unemployment stood at 5.63% at the end of 2024. Foreign residents numbered 1,160 at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Overlea?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Overlea.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Overlea yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,271 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,160 people of 12,832 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Overlea is 5.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Overlea 5.6%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary4,096 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate5.63 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Overlea. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Overlea. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Overlea's nearest airport was BWI, 24 km away and offered 72 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count72 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km24 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataBWI3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Overlea. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Overlea.

Climate and air quality

Overlea recorded annual PM2.5 of 6.7 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Overlea's monthly mean temperatures were 1.4°C in January and 25.5°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Overlea average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND30°-3°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Overlea average monthly precipitation, mm0408012016090751139112212014311212411086110JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Overlea annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Overlea is 6.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Overlea 6.7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.72 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData10Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.78 · Feb 7.94 · Mar 12.11 · Apr 18.61 · May 22.89 · Jun 27.78 · Jul 30.28 · Aug 28.83 · Sep 24.89 · Oct 19.06 · Nov 13.56 · Dec 8 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3 · Feb -2.06 · Mar 1.22 · Apr 7.17 · May 12.5 · Jun 17.72 · Jul 20.72 · Aug 19.44 · Sep 15.44 · Oct 9.17 · Nov 3.72 · Dec -0.278 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 1.39 · Feb 2.94 · Mar 6.67 · Apr 12.89 · May 17.72 · Jun 22.72 · Jul 25.5 · Aug 24.11 · Sep 20.17 · Oct 14.11 · Nov 8.61 · Dec 3.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 89.66 · Feb 74.93 · Mar 113.3 · Apr 90.68 · May 122.4 · Jun 119.9 · Jul 143.3 · Aug 111.5 · Sep 124.5 · Oct 110.2 · Nov 86.36 · Dec 110.5 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M325.4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)10Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.72 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)10Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Forestville12,831 residentsLeeds12,831 residentsRed Bank borough12,830 residentsRolesville12,839 residentsFort Campbell North12,825 residentsRochester12,824 residents

Population and city profile

Overlea covered an area of 7.8 km² at the end of 2025. Overlea had a population density of 1,668.9 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Overlea residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91%Foreign residents 9%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area7.81 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)7Official
Foreign-resident share8.9 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,160 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density1,669 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population12,832 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20209Official

Is Overlea a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker33%strong on work, weak on safety · range 22–44%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–67%
Student40%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 28–52%
Family53%strong on family, weak on safety · range 41–65%
Retirement38%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 24–52%
Foreign residents1,160 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population12,832 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,271 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary4,096 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate5.63 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean6.72 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Overlea when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is Overlea part of Washington, D.C.?

Overlea belongs to the official functional urban area of Washington, D.C.; this describes an urban and commuting relationship, not municipal ownership. It is about 68.5 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Fua Member Of. Source6

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Overlea?

The unemployment rate is 5.63 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Overlea?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.72 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in Overlea?

The published population is 12,832 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

How many foreign residents live in Overlea?

1,160 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Overlea a good place to live?

Overlea may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Overlea part of Washington, D.C.?

Overlea belongs to the official functional urban area of Washington, D.C.; this describes an urban and commuting relationship, not municipal ownership. It is about 68.5 km away by straight-line distance.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Overlea, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/overlea/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Overlea, United States: rent, salary, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. tigerweb.geo.census.gov place coordinates tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-28
  7. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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