Maryland
Loch Lynn Heights is a small town in Maryland with a population of 511. Residents earn $66,000 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Loch Lynn Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Loch Lynn Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Loch Lynn Heights is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Loch Lynn Heights is $111,600, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $847 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Loch Lynn Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches, including 104.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,000 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,680 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,304 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,168 |
| County GDP | $1,790M |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 138 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,909 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.40% |
| Commute Time | 15.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |
| Census Median | $111,600 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $847 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,909 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.40% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.8 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 104.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,465 ft (751 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,597/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3918°N, 79.3727°W |
| County FIPS | 24023 |
Winner: Republican by 54 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.3% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,597/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Retail Stores | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 15.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |