Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Colesville is a small city in Maryland with a population of 14,075. Residents earn $131,022 per year, which is 74% above the national average.
Based on current data, Colesville receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Colesville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Colesville is $131,022, which is significantly higher than the national average — 74% above $75,149. This places Colesville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 1.5% 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 Colesville is $593,900, making it a premium housing market at 111% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,906 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Colesville is a highly educated community — 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Colesville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 59.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 40.6% |
| 203% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $131,022 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $62,276 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,817 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $132,519 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 35,443 |
| County GDP | $117,390M |
| Restaurants | 1,941 |
| Healthcare | 3,931 |
| Retail | 2,357 |
| Manufacturing | 336 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,769 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.31% |
| Commute Time | 31.5 min |
| Work from Home | 29.5% |
| Census Median | $593,900 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $749,000 |
| Median List Price | $749,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $242 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,906 |
| 64% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,769 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.31% |
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.8% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Mental Distress | 12.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,785/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,931 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 418 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0728°N, 77.0006°W |
| County FIPS | 24031 |
Winner: Democrat by 53.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.3% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,749/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,931 |
| Restaurants | 1,941 |
| Retail Stores | 2,357 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 31.5 min |
| Work from Home | 29.5% |