At a Glance
Median Income
$212,605
$41,985 per capita
Home Value
$344,600
Zillow: $338,226
Violent Crime
650/100K
3,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Downsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Downsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Downsville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Downsville residents earn a median household income of $212,605 , which is 183% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,985. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Downsville is $344,600 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,226. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Downsville reports 650 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,619/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Downsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Downsville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population822
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,305/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$212,605
Per Capita$41,985
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$344,600
Rent
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$338,226
Housing Units330
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent650/100K
Property3,619/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation467 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Downsville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.