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Laytonsville, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
750 Population 714/sq mi density
$239,444 Median Income $87,867 per capita
$1,050,300 Home Value $899,139 Zillow
$1,232 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
45 Violent Crime/100K 472 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$239,444 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$1,050,300 home value, $1,232/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Laytonsville, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$239,444
219% above
$87,867 per capita
Home Value
$1,050,300
273% above
Zillow: $899,139
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
6% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
88% below
472/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.4%
79% above
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
23% below
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Laytonsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
319%
Home Value
373%
Rent
106%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
179%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laytonsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Laytonsville residents earn a median household income of $239,444 , which is 219% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $87,867. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% 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 Laytonsville is $1,050,300 , 273% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $899,139. Median rent is $1,232/month, with 51.0% 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 2012.

Safety & Crime

Laytonsville reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 472/100K.

Education

60.4% of adults in Laytonsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% above the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Laytonsville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population750
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density714/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$239,444
Per Capita$87,867
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817

Housing

A
Home Value$1,050,300
Rent$1,232
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$899,139
Housing Units243
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent45/100K
Property472/100K

Health

Obesity24.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation589 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.4%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+33.0%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Laytonsville was founded in 1892.
The median home in Laytonsville was built in 2012.
27.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% 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.