Broomes Island, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Broomes Island is a small town in Maryland with a population of 422. Residents earn $191,944 per year, which is 155% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
422 Population 578/sq mi density
$191,944 Median Income $84,355 per capita
$478,900 Home Value $465,714 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$191,944 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$478,900 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $191,944
155% higher than US avg
Home Value $478,900
70% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.3%
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population422
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density578/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A+
Median Income$191,944
Per Capita$84,355
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,248M
Commute62 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$478,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$465,714

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation-1 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+92.2%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute62 min
Libraries5

Is Broomes Island a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Broomes Island 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 low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Broomes Island stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Broomes Island is $191,944, which is significantly higher than the national average — 155% above $75,149. This places Broomes Island among higher-income communities. 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%. Workers commute an average of 62 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Broomes Island is $478,900, making it a premium housing market at 70% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Broomes Island experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Broomes Island has a population of 422 with a density of 578 people per square mile. The median age is 49.9 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%).

Population

422
Total Population
578
People / sq mi
49.9yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.5%
Female 40.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Broomes Island vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Broomes Island vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Broomes Island is $191,944, which is 155% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 62 minutes.

Income: Broomes Island vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$191,944
155% above US avg
Per Capita Income$84,355
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
IRS Avg AGI$100,846

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,022
County GDP$6,248M

Business (County)

Restaurants156
Healthcare197
Retail191
Manufacturing32

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,763
36% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time61.5 min
Work from Home5.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Broomes Island is $478,900, 70% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $465,714.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$478,900
70% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$465,714

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,763
36% above US avg
Effective Rate0.99%
In Broomes Island, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 18.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Broomes Island vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure31.0%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity18.3%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.1%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death6,742/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access73.0%
Healthcare Facilities197

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Broomes Island has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall15.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation-1 ft (0 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density578/sq mi
Coordinates38.4114°N, 76.5488°W
County FIPS24009
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.5%
D 43.5%

Winner: Republican by 11 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.3%
19% below US avg
High School+92.2%
School Test Score5.85
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density578/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities197
Restaurants156
Retail Stores191

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute61.5 min
Work from Home5.5%

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