Brandywine, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan · City

4.6 Excellent / 5.0
10,989 Population
$158,258 Median Income
$543,000 Home Value
57°F Avg Temperature
43.3 yrs Median Age
42.4% Bachelor's Degree+
4.6
Overall
4.7
Economy
4.8
Affordability
4.4
Education

People

Population10,989
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density522/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupBlack 78.1%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$158,258
Per Capita Income$60,289
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty Rate4.4%
County GDP$65,163M

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$543,000
Zillow Value$500,949
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,648

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes12.9%
Depression15.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Jan / Jul36° / 78°
Rain47 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

4.4/5
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+96.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.85
Libraries (County)19

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute39 min
Work From Home26.9%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Brandywine Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$158,258
Home Value$543,000
Poverty Rate4.4%
Bachelor's Degree+42.4%
Unemployment4.1%
Avg Temperature57.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population10,989
Population Density522 per sq mi
Median Age43.3 years
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 10.9% Black 78.1% Hispanic 1.4% Other 9.6%
White10.9%
Black or African American78.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races9.6%

Language

English Only91.0%
Spanish Speakers9.0%
English 91% Spanish 9%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.0%
Health Insurance95.7%

Income

111% above avg
Median Household Income$158,258
Per Capita Income$60,289
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,411
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$67,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.1%
Poverty Rate4.4%
Total Establishments (County)18,770
County GDP$65,163M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,546
Healthcare Facilities2,219
Retail Stores2,225
Manufacturing255
Total Establishments18,770

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,546 Healthcare 2,219 Retail 2,225 Manufacturing 255

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$67,994
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,553

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time38.5 min
Work From Home26.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

93% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$543,000
Zillow Home Value Index$500,949

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$472,490
Price Per Sq Ft$221
Homes Sold (month)16
Sale-to-List Ratio99.9%
Price Drops36.5%
Active Inventory63

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied98.5%

Rental Costs

Zillow Rent Index$2,659

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedroom$1,648
3 Bedroom$2,123
4 Bedroom$2,442

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,553
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.02%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes12.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure38.2%
Asthma12.0%
COPD4.7%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.6%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression15.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.7%
Regular Checkup78.8%
Premature Death Rate8,436 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.1 / 10
Exercise Access97.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,219
Restaurants (County)1,546

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)116

Temperature

36°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation46.8 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation221 ft (67 m)
Land Area21.0 sq mi (54.5 km²)
Population Density522 per sq mi
Latitude38.6821°
Longitude-76.8853°
County FIPS24033

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 11.2%
D 86.4%

Democrat +75.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+42.4%
High School+96.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.85

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density522 per sq mi
Land Area21.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)19

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)116

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