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Highfield-Cascade, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,079 Population 624/sq mi density
$62,857 Median Income $36,798 per capita
$225,600 Home Value $392,833 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
266 Violent Crime/100K 566 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,857 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$225,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
266 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Highfield-Cascade, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,857
16% below
$36,798 per capita
Home Value
$225,600
20% below
Zillow: $392,833
Violent Crime
266/100K
30% below
566/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Highfield-Cascade Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Highfield-Cascade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
80%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Highfield-Cascade a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Highfield-Cascade residents earn a median household income of $62,857 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,798. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,170 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Highfield-Cascade is $225,600 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,833. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Highfield-Cascade reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 566/100K.

Education

19.1% of adults in Highfield-Cascade hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Highfield-Cascade has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,079
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density624/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,857
Per Capita$36,798
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,600
Rent
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$392,833
Housing Units422
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent266/100K
Property566/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,301 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute44 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Highfield-Cascade was built in 1952.
27.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.