Boonsboro, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Boonsboro is a small town in Maryland with a population of 3,799. Residents earn $93,730 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,799 Population 1,246/sq mi density
$93,730 Median Income $40,445 per capita
$342,600 Home Value $397,752 Zillow
$1,197 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
58 Violent Crime/100K 777 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$93,730 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$342,600 home value, $1,197/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K (85% below avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,730
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $342,600
22% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 58/100K
85% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.5%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,197
3% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,799
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,246/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,730
Per Capita$40,445
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$9,961M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$342,600
Rent$1,197
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$397,752

Crime

F
Violent58/100K
Property777/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault29/100K
Burglary173/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+95.8%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute34 min
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Is Boonsboro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Boonsboro receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Boonsboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Boonsboro is $93,730, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Boonsboro is $342,600, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,197 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Boonsboro is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 58 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 777 per 100,000, 60% below the national average.

Education

24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Boonsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Boonsboro has a population of 3,799 with a density of 1,246 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%), with 5.4% Black.

Population

3,799
Total Population
1,246
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.5%
Female 42.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Boonsboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Boonsboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Boonsboro is $93,730, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Boonsboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,730
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,445
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
IRS Avg AGI$68,244

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,704
County GDP$9,961M

Business (County)

Restaurants333
Healthcare446
Retail547
Manufacturing135

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.4 min
Work from Home11.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Boonsboro is $342,600, 22% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,197 (3% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $397,752.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$342,600
22% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$397,752
Median List Price$524,990

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$524,990
$/Sq Ft$221
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio102.8%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,197
3% above US avg

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-Occupied76.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.09%
In Boonsboro, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.9%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.2%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access80.6%
Healthcare Facilities446
Boonsboro has a violent crime rate of 58 per 100,000 residents, 85% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 777 per 100,000 (60% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent57.6/100K
85% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape28.8/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault28.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property777.2/100K
60% below US avg
Burglary172.7/100K
Theft575.7/100K
Vehicle Theft28.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Boonsboro has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density1,246/sq mi
Coordinates39.5106°N, 77.6647°W
County FIPS24043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.4%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.5%
27% below US avg
High School+95.8%
School Test Score5.85
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,246/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities446
Restaurants333
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.4 min
Work from Home11.8%

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