At a Glance
Median Income
$121,112
$45,086 per capita
Home Value
$270,800
Zillow: $276,547
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
14.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
1.2% poverty rate
How Guilford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Guilford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Guilford 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
Guilford residents earn a median household income of $121,112 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,086. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,466 business establishments, including 288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Guilford is $270,800 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,547. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 14.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
30.3% of adults in Guilford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Guilford has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population3,673
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density2,370/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born14.4%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$121,112
Per Capita$45,086
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$8,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
Housing
A+
Home Value$270,800
Rent$1,135
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$276,547
Housing Units1,384
Rent Burden14.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Premature Death7,611/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation773 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Guilford was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.