At a Glance
Median Income
$97,215
$46,895 per capita
Home Value
$296,800
Zillow: $410,608
Median Rent
$1,238/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
11.5% smoking rate
How Arbutus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arbutus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arbutus a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arbutus residents earn a median household income of $97,215 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,895. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arbutus is $296,800 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,608. Median rent is $1,238/month, with 26.4% 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 1955.
Education
39.1% of adults in Arbutus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arbutus has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population20,869
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density3,196/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,215
Per Capita$46,895
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$296,800
Rent$1,238
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$410,608
Housing Units8,510
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation96 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Arbutus was founded in 1896.
The median home in Arbutus was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.