Barnesville, MD

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.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
207 Population 422/sq mi density
$223,750 Median Income $78,450 per capita
$715,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$223,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$715,300 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $223,750
198% higher than US avg
Home Value $715,300
154% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 69.2%
105% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.0%
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

How Barnesville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population207
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density422/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$223,750
Per Capita$78,450
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$117,390M
Commute46 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$715,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation519 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.2%
High School+98.3%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute46 min
Broadband65.0%
Libraries22

Is Barnesville a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Barnesville has a population of 207 with a density of 422 people per square mile. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

207
Total Population
422
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Barnesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only72.0%
8% below US avg
Spanish28.0%
109% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Barnesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barnesville is $223,750, which is 198% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes.

Income: Barnesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$223,750
198% above US avg
Per Capita Income$78,450
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
IRS Avg AGI$132,519

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)35,443
County GDP$117,390M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,941
Healthcare3,931
Retail2,357
Manufacturing336

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,769
122% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time45.8 min
Drive Alone30.4%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home46.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Barnesville is $715,300, 154% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$715,300
154% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,769
122% above US avg
Effective Rate1.09%
In Barnesville, 25.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.3% report depression. 15.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Barnesville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.0%
22% below US avg
Diabetes6.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma9.5%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity15.3%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress13.7%
Physical Distress9.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate73.5%
Premature Death4,785/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access99.9%
Healthcare Facilities3,931

Crime Rates: Barnesville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Barnesville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall31.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation519 ft (158 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density422/sq mi
Coordinates39.2239°N, 77.3761°W
County FIPS24031
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 69.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (105% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 53.3-point margin. 65.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 21.9%
D 75.2%

Winner: Democrat by 53.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+69.2%
105% above US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score5.85
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density422/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access65.0%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities3,931
Restaurants1,941
Retail Stores2,357

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute45.8 min
Drive Alone30.4%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home46.7%

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