Barton, MD

Barton, MD

At a Glance

How Barton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Barton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Barton a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Barton residents earn a median household income of $54,063 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,571. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,168 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barton is $86,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,279. Median rent is $917/month, with 51.0% 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 1946.

Safety & Crime

Barton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

6.2% of adults in Barton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Barton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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