Colesville, MD

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.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
14,075 Population 2,749/sq mi density
$131,022 Median Income $62,276 per capita
$593,900 Home Value
$1,906 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$131,022 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$593,900 home value, $1,906/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $131,022
74% higher than US avg
Home Value $593,900
111% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.3%
67% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,906
64% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

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

People

Population14,075
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density2,749/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 33%

Economy

A+
Median Income$131,022
Per Capita$62,276
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$117,390M
Commute32 min

Housing

A
Home Value$593,900
Rent$1,906
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.9%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation418 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.3%
High School+89.8%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute32 min
Libraries22

Is Colesville a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Colesville has a population of 14,075 with a density of 2,749 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (34.1%), with 32.9% White.

Population

14,075
Total Population
2,749
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
5.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Colesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only59.4%
24% below US avg
Spanish40.6%
203% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Colesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Colesville is $131,022, which is 74% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Colesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$131,022
74% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,276
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
IRS Avg AGI$132,519

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)35,443
County GDP$117,390M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,941
Healthcare3,931
Retail2,357
Manufacturing336

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,769
122% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Work from Home29.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Colesville is $593,900, 111% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,906 (64% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$593,900
111% above US avg
Median List Price$749,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$749,000
$/Sq Ft$242
Homes Sold10
Sale-to-List Ratio96.4%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory14

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,906
64% above US avg

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-Occupied84.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,769
122% above US avg
Effective Rate1.31%
In Colesville, 26.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.9% report depression. 18.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
17% below US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma9.4%
COPD3.7%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.2%
Physical Inactivity18.8%
Depression16.9%
Mental Distress12.9%
Physical Distress9.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.5%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death4,785/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access99.9%
Healthcare Facilities3,931

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Colesville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation418 ft (127 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density2,749/sq mi
Coordinates39.0728°N, 77.0006°W
County FIPS24031
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 56.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 53.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 21.9%
D 75.2%

Winner: Democrat by 53.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.3%
67% above US avg
High School+89.8%
School Test Score5.85
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,749/sq mi
Total Area5.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities3,931
Restaurants1,941
Retail Stores2,357

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Work from Home29.5%

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