Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Berwyn Heights is a small town in Maryland with a population of 3,306. Residents earn $145,833 per year, which is 94% above the national average.
Based on current data, Berwyn Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. 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. Berwyn Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Berwyn Heights is $145,833, which is significantly higher than the national average — 94% above $75,149. This places Berwyn Heights among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Berwyn Heights is $411,700, 46% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,632 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Berwyn Heights is below the national average at 371 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,794 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 77.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Berwyn Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 45.7% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 54.3% |
| 305% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $145,833 |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,855 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,411 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,994 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,770 |
| County GDP | $65,163M |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Healthcare | 2,219 |
| Retail | 2,225 |
| Manufacturing | 255 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.35% |
| Commute Time | 33.6 min |
| Work from Home | 27.0% |
| Census Median | $411,700 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $433,728 |
| Median List Price | $489,000 |
| Median List Price | $489,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $270 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,632 |
| 126% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.35% |
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Mental Distress | 13.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,436/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Total Violent | 371.2/100K |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 216.5/100K |
| Assault | 154.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,794.0/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 402.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,299.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 92.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 104 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,723/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9929°N, 76.9135°W |
| County FIPS | 24033 |
Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,723/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Retail Stores | 2,225 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Avg Commute | 33.6 min |
| Work from Home | 27.0% |