Flower Hill, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Flower Hill is a small city in Maryland with a population of 13,743. Residents earn $107,987 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
13,743 Population 6,576/sq mi density
$107,987 Median Income $41,740 per capita
$426,900 Home Value
$2,032 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$107,987 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$426,900 home value, $2,032/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,987
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $426,900
51% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.0%
16% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,032
75% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.7%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.7%
31% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Flower Hill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,743
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density6,576/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 34%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,987
Per Capita$41,740
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$117,390M
Commute32 min

Housing

A
Home Value$426,900
Rent$2,032
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.6%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation440 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+85.4%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute32 min
Libraries22

Is Flower Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Flower Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Flower Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Flower Hill is $107,987, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Flower Hill among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Flower Hill is $426,900, making it a premium housing market at 51% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,032 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 85.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Flower Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Flower Hill has a population of 13,743 with a density of 6,576 people per square mile. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (33.7%), with 1.8% Hispanic, 17.1% Black.

Population

13,743
Total Population
6,576
People / sq mi
36.6yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Flower Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only44.0%
44% below US avg
Spanish56.0%
318% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Flower Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Flower Hill is $107,987, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Flower Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,987
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,740
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
IRS Avg AGI$132,519

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)35,443
County GDP$117,390M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,941
Healthcare3,931
Retail2,357
Manufacturing336

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,769
122% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.7 min
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Flower Hill is $426,900, 51% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,032 (75% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$426,900
51% above US avg
Median List Price$439,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$439,000
$/Sq Ft$269
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio98.1%
Price Drops15.4%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,032
75% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,769
122% above US avg
Effective Rate1.82%
In Flower Hill, 28.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.6% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Flower Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.7%
11% below US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.9%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression17.6%
Mental Distress14.1%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.8%
Checkup Rate74.2%
Premature Death4,785/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access99.9%
Healthcare Facilities3,931

Crime Rates: Flower Hill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Flower Hill has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density6,576/sq mi
Coordinates39.1684°N, 77.1844°W
County FIPS24031
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 39.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 53.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 21.9%
D 75.2%

Winner: Democrat by 53.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.0%
16% above US avg
High School+85.4%
School Test Score5.85
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density6,576/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities3,931
Restaurants1,941
Retail Stores2,357

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.7 min
Work from Home10.5%

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