Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Barnesville is a small town in Maryland with a population of 207. Residents earn $223,750 per year, which is 198% above the national average.
Based on current data, Barnesville receives an overall livability score of 5.0 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. Barnesville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Barnesville is $223,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 198% above $75,149. This places Barnesville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Barnesville is $715,300, making it a premium housing market at 154% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Barnesville is a highly educated community — 69.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Barnesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches, including 31.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 72.0% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 28.0% |
| 109% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $223,750 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $78,450 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,817 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $132,519 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 35,443 |
| County GDP | $117,390M |
| Restaurants | 1,941 |
| Healthcare | 3,931 |
| Retail | 2,357 |
| Manufacturing | 336 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,769 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.09% |
| Commute Time | 45.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 30.4% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 46.7% |
| Census Median | $715,300 |
| 154% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,769 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.09% |
| Obesity | 25.0% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 13.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,785/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,931 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 519 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2239°N, 77.3761°W |
| County FIPS | 24031 |
Winner: Democrat by 53.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 69.2% |
| 105% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 422/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 65.0% |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,931 |
| Restaurants | 1,941 |
| Retail Stores | 2,357 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 45.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 30.4% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 46.7% |