Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Melwood is a small town in Maryland with a population of 3,734. Residents earn $83,917 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Melwood receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times, high obesity rates. Melwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Melwood is $83,917, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Melwood is $430,700, making it a premium housing market at 53% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,277 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Melwood enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches, including 15.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 77.0% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.0% |
| 72% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,917 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,305 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,411 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,994 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,770 |
| County GDP | $65,163M |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Healthcare | 2,219 |
| Retail | 2,225 |
| Manufacturing | 255 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.29% |
| Commute Time | 38.9 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
| Census Median | $430,700 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $720,000 |
| Median List Price | $720,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $315 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,277 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.29% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 15.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,436/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.0 inches |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8019°N, 76.8416°W |
| County FIPS | 24033 |
Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,319/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Retail Stores | 2,225 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Avg Commute | 38.9 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |