At a Glance
Median Income
$103,866
$45,292 per capita
Home Value
$306,500
Zillow: $360,073
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
14.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.8% smoking rate
How Cavetown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cavetown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cavetown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cavetown residents earn a median household income of $103,866 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,292. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cavetown is $306,500 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,073. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 14.1% 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 1961.
Education
25.3% of adults in Cavetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cavetown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population909
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density478/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,866
Per Capita$45,292
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$306,500
Rent$1,102
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$360,073
Housing Units459
Rent Burden14.1%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation679 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband66.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Cavetown was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.