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Linganore, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
13,044 Population 1,575/sq mi density
$173,763 Median Income $57,999 per capita
$498,100 Home Value $590,379 Zillow
$2,281 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 2,314 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$173,763 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$498,100 home value, $2,281/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Linganore, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$173,763
131% above
$57,999 per capita
Home Value
$498,100
77% above
Zillow: $590,379
Median Rent
$2,281/mo
96% above
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
430/100K
13% above
2,314/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.9%
87% above
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Linganore Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
231%
Home Value
177%
Rent
196%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
187%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Linganore a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Linganore residents earn a median household income of $173,763 , which is 131% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,999. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% 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 Linganore is $498,100 , 77% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $590,379. Median rent is $2,281/month, with 29.8% 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 1997.

Safety & Crime

Linganore reports 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,314/100K.

Education

62.9% of adults in Linganore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% above the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Linganore has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population13,044
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,575/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$173,763
Per Capita$57,999
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

A+
Home Value$498,100
Rent$2,281
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$590,379
Housing Units4,055
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent430/100K
Property2,314/100K

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation501 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.9%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute39 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Linganore was built in 1997.
25.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.2% 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.