Adamstown, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Adamstown is a small town in Maryland with a population of 2,381. Residents earn $198,993 per year, which is 165% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,381 Population 2,246/sq mi density
$198,993 Median Income $66,407 per capita
$585,000 Home Value $655,073 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$198,993 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$585,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $198,993
165% higher than US avg
Home Value $585,000
108% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.2%
55% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.1%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Adamstown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,381
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density2,246/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A+
Median Income$198,993
Per Capita$66,407
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,352M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$585,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$655,073

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.4%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation312 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.2%
High School+98.3%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute35 min
Libraries11

Is Adamstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Adamstown receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Adamstown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Adamstown is $198,993, which is significantly higher than the national average — 165% above $75,149. This places Adamstown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Adamstown is $585,000, making it a premium housing market at 108% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Adamstown is a highly educated community — 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Adamstown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Adamstown has a population of 2,381 with a density of 2,246 people per square mile. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.2%), with 5.6% Black.

Population

2,381
Total Population
2,246
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Adamstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.0%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.0%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Adamstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Adamstown is $198,993, which is 165% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Adamstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$198,993
165% above US avg
Per Capita Income$66,407
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
IRS Avg AGI$99,317

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,170
County GDP$20,352M

Business (County)

Restaurants526
Healthcare755
Retail710
Manufacturing168

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,766
65% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.3 min
Work from Home25.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Adamstown is $585,000, 108% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $655,073.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$585,000
108% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$655,073
Median List Price$749,999

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$749,999
$/Sq Ft$238
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,766
65% above US avg
Effective Rate0.99%
In Adamstown, 33.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.4% report depression. 17.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Adamstown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.1%
3% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity17.4%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress15.5%
Physical Distress9.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.0%
Checkup Rate76.8%
Premature Death5,697/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.3%
Healthcare Facilities755

Crime Rates: Adamstown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Safety Score

Adamstown has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
15% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density2,246/sq mi
Coordinates39.3070°N, 77.4693°W
County FIPS24021
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 52.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.4%
D 53.2%

Winner: Democrat by 8.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.2%
55% above US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score5.85
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,246/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities755
Restaurants526
Retail Stores710

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.3 min
Work from Home25.9%

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