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Drum Point, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · St. Mary's County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,219 Population 1,928/sq mi density
$133,059 Median Income $49,572 per capita
$383,200 Home Value $447,045 Zillow
$1,714 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
995 Violent Crime/100K 6,125 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$133,059 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$383,200 home value, $1,714/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
995 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Drum Point, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$133,059
77% above
$49,572 per capita
Home Value
$383,200
36% above
Zillow: $447,045
Median Rent
$1,714/mo
47% above
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
995/100K
162% above
6,125/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
7% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Drum Point Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
177%
Home Value
136%
Rent
147%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
107%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
262%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Drum Point a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Drum Point residents earn a median household income of $133,059 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,572. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,185 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Drum Point is $383,200 , 36% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $447,045. Median rent is $1,714/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Drum Point reports 995 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 162% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,125/100K.

Education

35.9% of adults in Drum Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Drum Point has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,219
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,928/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$133,059
Per Capita$49,572
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$10,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,642

Housing

A+
Home Value$383,200
Rent$1,714
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$447,045
Housing Units1,111
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

F
Violent995/100K
Property6,125/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,105/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation20 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+22.7%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute45 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Drum Point was built in 1991.
21.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.