Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Ashton-Sandy Spring is a small city in Maryland with a population of 5,418. Residents earn $178,214 per year, which is 137% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ashton-Sandy Spring receives an overall livability score of 4.7 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. Ashton-Sandy Spring stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ashton-Sandy Spring is $178,214, which is significantly higher than the national average — 137% above $75,149. This places Ashton-Sandy Spring among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ashton-Sandy Spring is $812,000, making it a premium housing market at 188% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,415 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Ashton-Sandy Spring is a highly educated community — 59.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Ashton-Sandy Spring enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 82.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.4% |
| 30% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $178,214 |
| 137% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $80,053 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,672 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $131,728 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,342 |
| County GDP | $37,130M |
| Restaurants | 703 |
| Healthcare | 1,202 |
| Retail | 822 |
| Manufacturing | 168 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,202 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.01% |
| Commute Time | 37.3 min |
| Work from Home | 34.3% |
| Census Median | $812,000 |
| 188% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $271 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,415 |
| 22% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,202 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.01% |
| Obesity | 24.8% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.8% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 13.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,573/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,202 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 488 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 528/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1487°N, 76.9991°W |
| County FIPS | 24027 |
Winner: Democrat by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.9% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 528/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,202 |
| Restaurants | 703 |
| Retail Stores | 822 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 37.3 min |
| Work from Home | 34.3% |