At a Glance
Median Income
$70,875
$35,472 per capita
Home Value
$215,400
Zillow: $360,639
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
26.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
13.6% smoking rate
How Butlertown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Butlertown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Butlertown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Butlertown residents earn a median household income of $70,875 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,472. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 750 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Butlertown is $215,400 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,639. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
20.5% of adults in Butlertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butlertown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population522
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density637/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,875
Per Capita$35,472
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty26.8%
County GDP$1,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,400
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$360,639
Housing Units228
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,863/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation94 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Butlertown was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.