At a Glance
Median Income
$78,456
$36,496 per capita
Home Value
$331,900
Zillow: $352,685
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
45.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
1,908/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
69.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Cottage City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cottage City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cottage City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cottage City residents earn a median household income of $78,456 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,496. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cottage City is $331,900 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,685. Median rent is $1,141/month, with 45.6% 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 1946.
Safety & Crime
Cottage City reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,908/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Cottage City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
69.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cottage City has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,162
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density4,304/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,456
Per Capita$36,496
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A
Home Value$331,900
Rent$1,141
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$352,685
Housing Units498
Rent Burden45.6%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property1,908/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault73/100K
Burglary293/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation31 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+69.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute37 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Cottage City was founded in 1923.
The median home in Cottage City was built in 1946.
10.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.
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