Maryland
Bier is a small town in Maryland with a population of 72. Residents earn $78,167 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bier receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Bier stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bier is $78,167, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Bier is $120,500, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Bier experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 72.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,167 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,761 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,857 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,577 |
| County GDP | $3,542M |
| Restaurants | 167 |
| Healthcare | 256 |
| Retail | 244 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,083 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.56% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $120,500 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,083 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.56% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.1% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 72.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5551°N, 78.8711°W |
| County FIPS | 24001 |
Winner: Republican by 40.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Restaurants | 167 |
| Retail Stores | 244 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |