At a Glance
Median Income
$95,066
$33,668 per capita
Violent Crime
62/100K
2,618/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
328 sunny days/yr
How Megargel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Megargel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Megargel a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Megargel residents earn a median household income of $95,066 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,668. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 247 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Megargel reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,618/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Megargel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Megargel has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population224
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density367/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,066
Per Capita$33,668
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$429M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$115,989
Housing Units134
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property2,618/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,958/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,270 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Megargel was built in 1960.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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