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Colesville, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
14,075 Population 2,749/sq mi density
$131,022 Median Income $62,276 per capita
$593,900 Home Value $757,862 Zillow
$1,906 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 3,289 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Colesville, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$131,022
74% above
$62,276 per capita
Home Value
$593,900
111% above
Zillow: $757,862
Median Rent
$1,906/mo
64% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
356/100K
6% below
3,289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.3%
67% above
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
17% below
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Colesville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Colesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
174%
Home Value
211%
Rent
164%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
167%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colesville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Colesville residents earn a median household income of $131,022 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,276. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Colesville is $593,900 , 111% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $757,862. Median rent is $1,906/month, with 51.0% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Colesville reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,289/100K.

Education

56.3% of adults in Colesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Colesville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population14,075
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density2,749/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$131,022
Per Capita$62,276
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817

Housing

A
Home Value$593,900
Rent$1,906
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$757,862
Housing Units5,249
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent356/100K
Property3,289/100K

Health

Obesity26.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation418 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.3%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+29.5%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Colesville was built in 1968.
29.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.