Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Cheverly is a small city in Maryland with a population of 6,107. Residents earn $117,633 per year, which is 57% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cheverly receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Cheverly offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cheverly is $117,633, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Cheverly among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Cheverly is $466,500, making it a premium housing market at 65% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,786 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 422 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,455 per 100,000, 25% above the national average.
Cheverly is a highly educated community — 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Cheverly enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 9.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 86.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.7% |
| 2% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $117,633 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,709 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,411 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,994 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,770 |
| County GDP | $65,163M |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Healthcare | 2,219 |
| Retail | 2,225 |
| Manufacturing | 255 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.19% |
| Commute Time | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 24.9% |
| Census Median | $466,500 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $464,633 |
| Median List Price | $525,000 |
| Median List Price | $525,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $209 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,786 |
| 54% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.19% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,436/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Total Violent | 422.1/100K |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Murder | 31.3/100K |
| 396% above US avg | |
| Rape | 15.6/100K |
| Robbery | 172.0/100K |
| Assault | 203.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,454.7/100K |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 437.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,626.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 390.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 142 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,627/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9259°N, 76.9135°W |
| County FIPS | 24033 |
Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.3% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,627/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Retail Stores | 2,225 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Avg Commute | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 24.9% |