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Brown Station, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,918 Population 635/sq mi density
$153,750 Median Income $63,703 per capita
$449,700 Home Value $416,889 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 1,689 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$153,750 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$449,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Brown Station, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$153,750
105% above
$63,703 per capita
Home Value
$449,700
60% above
Zillow: $416,889
Violent Crime
362/100K
5% below
1,689/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
26% above
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Brown Station Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
205%
Home Value
160%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
95%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brown Station a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brown Station residents earn a median household income of $153,750 , which is 105% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,703. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brown Station is $449,700 , 60% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $416,889. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Safety & Crime

Brown Station reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,689/100K.

Education

42.4% of adults in Brown Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brown Station has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,918
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density635/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$153,750
Per Capita$63,703
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

A+
Home Value$449,700
Rent
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$416,889
Housing Units1,273
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent362/100K
Property1,689/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation92 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+21.5%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Brown Station was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.