At a Glance
Median Income
$141,250
$62,021 per capita
Home Value
$539,400
Zillow: $655,073
Median Rent
$2,398/mo
41.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.6%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
8.6% smoking rate
How Buckeystown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buckeystown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buckeystown a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buckeystown residents earn a median household income of $141,250 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,021. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,170 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buckeystown is $539,400 , 91% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $655,073. Median rent is $2,398/month, with 41.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
48.6% of adults in Buckeystown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buckeystown has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,317
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density1,447/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,250
Per Capita$62,021
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
A+
Home Value$539,400
Rent$2,398
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$655,073
Housing Units433
Rent Burden41.2%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation333 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.6%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Buckeystown was built in 1995.
23.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.