Cavetown, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Cavetown is a small town in Maryland with a population of 909. Residents earn $103,866 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
909 Population 478/sq mi density
$103,866 Median Income $45,292 per capita
$306,500 Home Value
$1,102 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,866 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$306,500 home value, $1,102/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,866
38% higher than US avg
Home Value $306,500
9% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.3%
25% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,102
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

How Cavetown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population909
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density478/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,866
Per Capita$45,292
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$9,961M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$306,500
Rent$1,102
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden14.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.0%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation679 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+84.2%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband66.5%
Libraries9

Is Cavetown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cavetown receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Cavetown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cavetown is $103,866, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Cavetown among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cavetown is $306,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Cavetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Cavetown has a population of 909 with a density of 478 people per square mile. The median age is 54.9 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 2.6% Black.

Population

909
Total Population
478
People / sq mi
54.9yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Cavetown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cavetown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cavetown is $103,866, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Cavetown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,866
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,292
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
IRS Avg AGI$68,244

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,704
County GDP$9,961M

Business (County)

Restaurants333
Healthcare446
Retail547
Manufacturing135

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Cavetown is $306,500, 9% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,102 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$306,500
9% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$304
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.7%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,102
5% below US avg
Rent Burden14.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.21%
In Cavetown, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.0% report depression. 27.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cavetown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.7%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity27.3%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.5%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access80.6%
Healthcare Facilities446

Crime Rates: Cavetown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Cavetown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density478/sq mi
Coordinates39.6427°N, 77.5932°W
County FIPS24043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23-point margin. 66.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.4%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.3%
25% below US avg
High School+84.2%
School Test Score5.85
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density478/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access66.5%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities446
Restaurants333
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.5%

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