At a Glance
Median Income
$61,875
$32,936 per capita
Home Value
$491,700
Zillow: $601,979
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
10.9% smoking rate
How Aquasco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aquasco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aquasco a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aquasco residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,936. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,022 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aquasco is $491,700 , 74% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $601,979. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
20.0% of adults in Aquasco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aquasco has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population672
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$32,936
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$6,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
C
Home Value$491,700
Rent
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$601,979
Housing Units309
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation78 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute43 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Aquasco was built in 1982.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.