At a Glance
Median Income
$130,543
$51,968 per capita
Home Value
$327,500
Zillow: $376,873
Median Rent
$1,193/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
11.1% smoking rate
How Lusby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lusby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lusby a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lusby residents earn a median household income of $130,543 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,968. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,185 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lusby is $327,500 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $376,873. Median rent is $1,193/month, with 23.9% 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 1978.
Education
22.0% of adults in Lusby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lusby has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,161
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density616/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,543
Per Capita$51,968
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,642
Housing
A+
Home Value$327,500
Rent$1,193
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$376,873
Housing Units1,095
Rent Burden23.9%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,105/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation97 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute43 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lusby was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.