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Layhill, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,392 Population 3,391/sq mi density
$119,453 Median Income $43,932 per capita
$582,600 Home Value $656,415 Zillow
$1,953 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 3,289 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$119,453 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$582,600 home value, $1,953/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Layhill, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,453
59% above
$43,932 per capita
Home Value
$582,600
107% above
Zillow: $656,415
Median Rent
$1,953/mo
68% above
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
356/100K
6% below
3,289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.8%
33% above
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
13% below
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Layhill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
159%
Home Value
207%
Rent
168%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
133%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Layhill a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Layhill residents earn a median household income of $119,453 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,932. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Layhill is $582,600 , 107% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $656,415. Median rent is $1,953/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Layhill reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,289/100K.

Education

44.8% of adults in Layhill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Layhill has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population5,392
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density3,391/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,453
Per Capita$43,932
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817

Housing

B+
Home Value$582,600
Rent$1,953
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$656,415
Housing Units1,626
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

F
Violent356/100K
Property3,289/100K

Health

Obesity28.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation376 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.8%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+23.1%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute40 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Layhill was built in 1979.
10.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.