Damascus, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan · City

5.0 Excellent / 5.0
16,864 Population
$153,994 Median Income
$496,500 Home Value
$1,665 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
40.8 yrs Median Age
50.4% Bachelor's Degree+
5.0
Overall
5.0
Economy
4.9
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population16,864
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,184/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 63.3%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$153,994
Per Capita Income$63,597
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty Rate1.3%
County GDP$117,390M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$496,500
Zillow Value$550,317
Median Rent$1,665
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,648

Health

Obesity26.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Depression20.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul32° / 75°
Rain48 in/yr
Snow31 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+50.4%
High School+92.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.85
Libraries (County)22

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute38 min
Work From Home24.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Damascus Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$153,994
Home Value$496,500
Median Rent$1,665
Poverty Rate1.3%
Bachelor's Degree+50.4%
Unemployment2.2%
Avg Temperature54.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population16,864
Population Density1,184 per sq mi
Median Age40.8 years
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63.3% Black 11% Hispanic 2.5% Other 23.2%
White63.3%
Black or African American11.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races23.2%

Language

English Only81.3%
Spanish Speakers18.7%
English 81.3% Spanish 18.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability7.7%
Health Insurance97.5%

Income

105% above avg
Median Household Income$153,994
Per Capita Income$63,597
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,817
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$132,519

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.2%
Poverty Rate1.3%
Total Establishments (County)35,443
County GDP$117,390M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,941
Healthcare Facilities3,931
Retail Stores2,357
Manufacturing336
Total Establishments35,443

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,941 Healthcare 3,931 Retail 2,357 Manufacturing 336

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$132,519
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,769

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time37.9 min
Work From Home24.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

76% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$496,500
Zillow Home Value Index$550,317

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$499,900
Price Per Sq Ft$254
Homes Sold (month)13
Sale-to-List Ratio101.0%
Price Drops29.2%
Active Inventory24

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied91.6%

Rental Costs

43% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,665

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedroom$1,648
3 Bedroom$2,123
4 Bedroom$2,442

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,769
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.56%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure27.7%
Asthma9.7%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity17.5%
Depression20.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.5%
Regular Checkup74.1%
Premature Death Rate4,785 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access99.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)3,931
Restaurants (County)1,941

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)46

Temperature

32°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation47.9 in
Annual Snowfall31.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation734 ft (224 m)
Land Area14.2 sq mi (36.9 km²)
Population Density1,184 per sq mi
Latitude39.2710°
Longitude-77.1968°
County FIPS24031

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 21.9%
D 75.2%

Democrat +53.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.4%
High School+92.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.85

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,184 per sq mi
Land Area14.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)46

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