Maugansville, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Maugansville is a small town in Maryland with a population of 3,057. Residents earn $75,840 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,057 Population 1,248/sq mi density
$75,840 Median Income $37,590 per capita
$284,200 Home Value $289,722 Zillow
$899 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,840 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$284,200 home value, $899/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,840
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $284,200
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.3%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent $899
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Maugansville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,057
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,248/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,840
Per Capita$37,590
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$9,961M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$284,200
Rent$899
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$289,722

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Elevation608 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+88.7%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Libraries9

Is Maugansville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Maugansville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Maugansville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Maugansville is $75,840, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Maugansville is $284,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $899 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Maugansville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Maugansville has a population of 3,057 with a density of 1,248 people per square mile. The median age is 45.1 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.3%), with 8.5% Black.

Population

3,057
Total Population
1,248
People / sq mi
45.1yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%
Female 43.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Maugansville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.3%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.7%
20% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Maugansville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Maugansville is $75,840, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Maugansville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,840
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,590
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
IRS Avg AGI$68,244

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,704
County GDP$9,961M

Business (County)

Restaurants333
Healthcare446
Retail547
Manufacturing135

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Maugansville is $284,200, 1% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $899 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $289,722.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$284,200
1% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$289,722
Median List Price$410,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$410,000
$/Sq Ft$189
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops30.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$899
23% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.31%
In Maugansville, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.7% report depression. 23.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Maugansville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.0%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.3%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access80.6%
Healthcare Facilities446

Crime Rates: Maugansville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Maugansville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.6 inches
6% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation608 ft (185 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density1,248/sq mi
Coordinates39.6937°N, 77.7472°W
County FIPS24043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.4%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.3%
40% below US avg
High School+88.7%
School Test Score5.85
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,248/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities446
Restaurants333
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Work from Home9.9%

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