Downsville, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Downsville is a small town in Maryland with a population of 822. Residents earn $212,605 per year, which is 183% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
822 Population 1,305/sq mi density
$212,605 Median Income $41,985 per capita
$344,600 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$212,605 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$344,600 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $212,605
183% higher than US avg
Home Value $344,600
22% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.3%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

How Downsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population822
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,305/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$212,605
Per Capita$41,985
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$344,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation467 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+96.7%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.0%
Libraries9

Is Downsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Downsville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Downsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Downsville is $212,605, which is significantly higher than the national average — 183% above $75,149. This places Downsville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Downsville is $344,600, 22% above the national median. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Downsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Downsville has a population of 822 with a density of 1,305 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

822
Total Population
1,305
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.8%
Female 58.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Downsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Downsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Downsville is $212,605, which is 183% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Downsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$212,605
183% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,985
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
IRS Avg AGI$68,244

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,704
County GDP$9,961M

Business (County)

Restaurants333
Healthcare446
Retail547
Manufacturing135

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.8 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Downsville is $344,600, 22% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$344,600
22% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$247
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio104.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.08%
In Downsville, 34.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Downsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.3%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate76.8%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access80.6%
Healthcare Facilities446

Crime Rates: Downsville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Downsville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation467 ft (142 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,305/sq mi
Coordinates39.5548°N, 77.8016°W
County FIPS24043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23-point margin. 93.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.4%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
60% below US avg
High School+96.7%
School Test Score5.85
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,305/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities446
Restaurants333
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.8 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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