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Dargan, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Jefferson County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
135 Population 450/sq mi density
$147,700 Home Value $337,985 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
491 Violent Crime/100K 1,309 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
491 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Dargan, MD

At a Glance

Home Value
$147,700
48% below
Zillow: $337,985
Violent Crime
491/100K
29% above
1,309/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
7% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Dargan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
52%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
129%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dargan a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dargan is $147,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,985. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Dargan reports 491 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,309/100K.

Education

31.3% of adults in Dargan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dargan has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population135
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans83.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$38,175
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,037M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189

Housing

Home Value$147,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$337,985
Housing Units81
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent491/100K
Property1,309/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,062/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation542 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Dargan was built in 1992.
54.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.