At a Glance
Median Income
$76,019
$39,578 per capita
Home Value
$239,000
Zillow: $337,957
Median Rent
$1,339/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
741/100K
2,013/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Aberdeen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aberdeen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aberdeen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aberdeen residents earn a median household income of $76,019 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,578. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aberdeen is $239,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,957. Median rent is $1,339/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Aberdeen reports 741 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,013/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Aberdeen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aberdeen has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population16,831
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density2,418/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,019
Per Capita$39,578
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$239,000
Rent$1,339
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$337,957
Housing Units7,307
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent741/100K
Property2,013/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault513/100K
Burglary371/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation131 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Aberdeen was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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