At a Glance
Median Income
$108,385
$46,816 per capita
Home Value
$369,800
Zillow: $461,493
Median Rent
$1,913/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
9.3% smoking rate
How Ballenger Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ballenger Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ballenger Creek 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
Ballenger Creek residents earn a median household income of $108,385 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,816. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,170 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ballenger Creek is $369,800 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $461,493. Median rent is $1,913/month, with 31.8% 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 1996.
Education
48.3% of adults in Ballenger Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ballenger Creek has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population25,866
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density2,395/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born20.8%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$108,385
Per Capita$46,816
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
A+
Home Value$369,800
Rent$1,913
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$461,493
Housing Units9,609
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation299 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.3%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Ballenger Creek was built in 1996.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
20.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.