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Monrovia, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,924 Population 1,300/sq mi density
$234,712 Median Income $75,978 per capita
$761,600 Home Value $661,650 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 2,314 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$234,712 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$761,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Monrovia, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$234,712
212% above
$75,978 per capita
Home Value
$761,600
170% above
Zillow: $661,650
Violent Crime
430/100K
13% above
2,314/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.5%
112% above
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
2% below
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Monrovia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Monrovia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
312%
Home Value
270%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
212%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monrovia a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Monrovia residents earn a median household income of $234,712 , which is 212% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $75,978. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,170 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Monrovia is $761,600 , 170% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $661,650. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2015.

Safety & Crime

Monrovia reports 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,314/100K.

Education

71.5% of adults in Monrovia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (112% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monrovia has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,924
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,300/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$234,712
Per Capita$75,978
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

A+
Home Value$761,600
Rent
Ownership98.9%
Zillow$661,650
Housing Units870
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent430/100K
Property2,314/100K

Health

Obesity31.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation520 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+22.9%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute40 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Monrovia was built in 2015.
32.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.