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Braddock Heights, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,606 Population 488/sq mi density
$114,750 Median Income $57,644 per capita
$532,200 Home Value $559,387 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 2,314 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,750 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$532,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
41.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Braddock Heights, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,750
53% above
$57,644 per capita
Home Value
$532,200
89% above
Zillow: $559,387
Violent Crime
430/100K
13% above
2,314/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.9%
24% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Braddock Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
153%
Home Value
189%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Braddock Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Braddock Heights residents earn a median household income of $114,750 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,644. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,170 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Braddock Heights is $532,200 , 89% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $559,387. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Braddock Heights reports 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,314/100K.

Education

41.9% of adults in Braddock Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Braddock Heights has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,606
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density488/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,750
Per Capita$57,644
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

A
Home Value$532,200
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$559,387
Housing Units1,159
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent430/100K
Property2,314/100K

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation634 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.9%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Braddock Heights was built in 1973.
25.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.