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Brookeville, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Brookeville is a small town in Maryland with a population of 148. Residents earn $137,500 per year, which is 83% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
148 Population 1,057/sq mi density
$137,500 Median Income $64,370 per capita
$793,500 Home Value $791,554 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$137,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$793,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $137,500
83% higher than US avg
Home Value $793,500
181% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 61.2%
82% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.4%
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population148
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,057/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$137,500
Per Capita$64,370
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$117,390M
Commute33 min

Housing

B
Home Value$793,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$791,554
Housing Units54
Rent Burden30.2%

Health

Obesity24.4%
Uninsured5.2%
Smoking7.2%
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation431 ft (131 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.2%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+31.1%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute33 min
Broadband50.0%
Libraries22

Is Brookeville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brookeville receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Brookeville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brookeville is $137,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 83% above $75,149. This places Brookeville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brookeville is $793,500, making it a premium housing market at 181% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Brookeville is a highly educated community — 61.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Brookeville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Brookeville has a population of 148 with a density of 1,057 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

148
Total Population
1,057
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Brookeville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brookeville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brookeville is $137,500, which is 83% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Brookeville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$137,500
83% above US avg
Per Capita Income$64,370
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
IRS Avg AGI$132,519

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)35,443
County GDP$117,390M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,941
Healthcare3,931
Retail2,357
Manufacturing336

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,769
122% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.1 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Brookeville is $793,500, 181% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $791,554.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$793,500
181% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$791,554

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$260
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio101.1%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.2%

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-Occupied92.0%
Housing Units54
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,769
122% above US avg
Effective Rate0.98%
In Brookeville, 24.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.2% of residents lack health insurance. 7.2% are current smokers. 22.4% report depression. 13.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.4%
24% below US avg
Diabetes6.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure26.3%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.0%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.2%
49% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity13.8%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress14.1%
Physical Distress9.3%
Short Sleep30.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.4%
Uninsured5.2%
40% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.0%
Dental Visits72.1%
Premature Death4,785/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access99.9%
Healthcare Facilities3,931
Brookeville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation431 ft (131 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,057/sq mi
Coordinates39.1825°N, 77.0597°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS24031
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 61.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 53.3-point margin. 50.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 21.9%
D 75.2%

Winner: Democrat by 53.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+61.2%
82% above US avg
High School+96.1%
Graduate Degree+31.1%
School Test Score5.85
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,057/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access50.0%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities3,931
Restaurants1,941
Retail Stores2,357

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.1 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.5%

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