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
Violent Crime
995/100K
6,125/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
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)
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.