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Ballenger Creek, MD
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Ballenger Creek, MD
At a Glance
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)
Is Ballenger Creek a Good Place to Live?
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 2.6% (28% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Ballenger Creek reports 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,314/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.