Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Brunswick is a small city in Maryland with a population of 7,994. Residents earn $115,972 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, Brunswick receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Brunswick offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brunswick is $115,972, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Brunswick among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Brunswick is $348,500, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,139 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 491 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,309 per 100,000, 33% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Brunswick experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.9% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $115,972 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,219 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,954 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,314 |
| County GDP | $3,037M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 80 |
| Retail | 145 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,965 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.85% |
| Commute Time | 40.0 min |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |
| Census Median | $348,500 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $404,751 |
| Median List Price | $453,450 |
| Median List Price | $453,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $213 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 24 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,139 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,965 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.85% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,062/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Total Violent | 490.9/100K |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 32.7/100K |
| Robbery | 32.7/100K |
| Assault | 425.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,309.1/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 310.9/100K |
| Theft | 949.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 49.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 435 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3180°N, 77.6253°W |
| County FIPS | 54037 |
Winner: Republican by 15.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.6% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,437/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 145 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 40.0 min |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |