At a Glance
Median Income
$178,214
$80,053 per capita
Home Value
$812,000
Zillow: $757,862
Median Rent
$1,415/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.9%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
7.0% smoking rate
How Ashton-Sandy Spring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ashton-Sandy Spring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ashton-Sandy Spring a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ashton-Sandy Spring residents earn a median household income of $178,214 , which is 137% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,053. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,342 business establishments, including 703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ashton-Sandy Spring is $812,000 , 188% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $757,862. Median rent is $1,415/month, with 21.3% 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 1984.
Education
59.9% of adults in Ashton-Sandy Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ashton-Sandy Spring has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
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 32.
Data Overview
People
Population5,418
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$178,214
Per Capita$80,053
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A
Home Value$812,000
Rent$1,415
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$757,862
Housing Units1,985
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity24.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation488 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.9%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute37 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Ashton-Sandy Spring was built in 1984.
34.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.