At a Glance
Median Income
$133,059
$49,572 per capita
Home Value
$383,200
Zillow: $447,045
Median Rent
$1,714/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
12.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Drum Point a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
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 6.6% (83% 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.
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 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,219
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,928/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$133,059
Per Capita$49,572
Unemployment6.6%
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%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,105/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
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.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.