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Buckeystown, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,317 Population 1,447/sq mi density
$141,250 Median Income $62,021 per capita
$539,400 Home Value $655,073 Zillow
$2,398 Median Rent 41.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 2,314 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$141,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$539,400 home value, $2,398/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Buckeystown, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$141,250
88% above
$62,021 per capita
Home Value
$539,400
91% above
Zillow: $655,073
Median Rent
$2,398/mo
106% above
41.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
430/100K
13% above
2,314/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.6%
44% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
188%
Home Value
191%
Rent
206%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
144%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buckeystown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.4% (61% 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.

Safety & Crime

Buckeystown reports 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,314/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,317
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density1,447/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$141,250
Per Capita$62,021
Unemployment1.4%
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%

Crime

F
Violent430/100K
Property2,314/100K

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI41 (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
Broadband81.7%
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.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.