At a Glance
Median Income
$102,886
$38,144 per capita
Median Rent
$2,380/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
10.7% smoking rate
How Fort Meade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Meade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Meade a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Meade residents earn a median household income of $102,886 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,144. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,342 business establishments, including 703 restaurants.
Education
47.1% of adults in Fort Meade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Meade has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population10,477
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density1,297/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans25.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,886
Per Capita$38,144
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$2,380
Ownership0.8%
Zillow$514,261
Housing Units3,381
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation159 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Meade was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.