Ballenger Creek, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
25,866 Population 2,395/sq mi density
$108,385 Median Income $46,816 per capita
$369,800 Home Value $461,493 Zillow
$1,913 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$108,385 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$369,800 home value, $1,913/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Ballenger Creek, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,385
44% above
$46,816 per capita
Home Value
$369,800
31% above
Zillow: $461,493
Median Rent
$1,913/mo
64% above
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
43% above
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Income
144%
Home Value
131%
Rent
164%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
143%
Unemployment
103%
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.