At a Glance
Median Income
$191,944
$84,355 per capita
Home Value
$478,900
Zillow: $486,269
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
11.9% smoking rate
How Broomes Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Broomes Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Broomes Island a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Broomes Island residents earn a median household income of $191,944 , which is 155% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $84,355. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,022 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Broomes Island is $478,900 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $486,269. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
27.3% of adults in Broomes Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Broomes Island has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population422
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density578/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$191,944
Per Capita$84,355
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$478,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$486,269
Housing Units236
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation-1 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute62 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Broomes Island was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.