Maryland
Finzel is a small town in Maryland with a population of 871. Residents earn $112,868 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, Finzel receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Finzel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Finzel is $112,868, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Finzel among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Finzel is $236,800, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Finzel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 72.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,868 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,460 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,857 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,577 |
| County GDP | $3,542M |
| Restaurants | 167 |
| Healthcare | 256 |
| Retail | 244 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,083 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.30% |
| Commute Time | 35.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.8% |
| Census Median | $236,800 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,083 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.30% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 72.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,683 ft (818 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7017°N, 78.9520°W |
| County FIPS | 24001 |
Winner: Republican by 40.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 70.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 221/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.6% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Restaurants | 167 |
| Retail Stores | 244 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 35.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.8% |