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Algonquin, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Dorchester County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,027 Population 1,369/sq mi density
$72,917 Median Income $41,892 per capita
$332,600 Home Value $263,353 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
995 Violent Crime/100K 6,125 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$332,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
995 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Algonquin, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,917
3% below
$41,892 per capita
Home Value
$332,600
18% above
Zillow: $263,353
Violent Crime
995/100K
162% above
6,125/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
4% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Algonquin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Algonquin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
97%
Home Value
118%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
262%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Algonquin 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

Algonquin residents earn a median household income of $72,917 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,892. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 798 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Algonquin is $332,600 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,353. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Algonquin reports 995 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 162% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,125/100K.

Education

35.1% of adults in Algonquin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Algonquin has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,027
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density1,369/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,917
Per Capita$41,892
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$1,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A
Home Value$332,600
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$263,353
Housing Units550
Rent Burden21.5%

Crime

F
Violent995/100K
Property6,125/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,187/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation24 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Algonquin was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.