Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Cottage City is a small town in Maryland with a population of 1,162. Residents earn $78,456 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cottage City receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Cottage City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cottage City is $78,456, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Cottage City is $331,900, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,141 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Cottage City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 148 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,669 per 100,000, 36% above the national average.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Cottage City 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 | 39.9% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 60.1% |
| 349% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,456 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,496 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,411 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,994 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% 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 | 1.67% |
| Commute Time | 36.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
| Census Median | $331,900 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $352,685 |
| Median List Price | $569,000 |
| Median List Price | $569,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $222 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,141 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.67% |
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% |
| Depression | 15.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,436/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Total Violent | 148.3/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 148.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,668.6/100K |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 296.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,705.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 667.2/100K |
| 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 | 31 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9384°N, 76.9494°W |
| County FIPS | 24033 |
Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 69.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,304/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Retail Stores | 2,225 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Avg Commute | 36.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |