At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$37,644 per capita
Home Value
$219,800
Zillow: $168,124
Median Rent
$670/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
14.3% smoking rate
How Dean Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dean's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dean a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dean residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,644. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 198 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dean is $219,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,124. Median rent is $670/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
21.3% of adults in Dean hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dean has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population469
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$37,644
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$433M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,800
Rent$670
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$168,124
Housing Units209
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation991 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dean was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.