At a Glance
Median Income
$130,000
$47,717 per capita
Home Value
$481,800
Zillow: $469,650
Median Rent
$2,222/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.0%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
7.8% smoking rate
How Burtonsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burtonsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burtonsville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burtonsville residents earn a median household income of $130,000 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,717. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,342 business establishments, including 703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burtonsville is $481,800 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $469,650. Median rent is $2,222/month, with 24.0% 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 1986.
Education
46.0% of adults in Burtonsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burtonsville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population10,063
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,284/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born37.3%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,000
Per Capita$47,717
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$481,800
Rent$2,222
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$469,650
Housing Units3,112
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation439 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.0%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute33 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Burtonsville was built in 1986.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
37.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.