Mount Aetna, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
581 Population 412/sq mi density
$120,417 Median Income $49,915 per capita
$457,100 Home Value $497,829 Zillow
$1,184 Median Rent 13.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$120,417 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$457,100 home value, $1,184/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Aetna, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,417
60% above
$49,915 per capita
Home Value
$457,100
62% above
Zillow: $497,829
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
2% above
13.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
62.6%
86% above
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Mount Aetna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
160%
Home Value
162%
Rent
102%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
186%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Aetna a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Aetna residents earn a median household income of $120,417 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,915. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Aetna is $457,100 , 62% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,829. Median rent is $1,184/month, with 13.7% 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 1986.

Education

62.6% of adults in Mount Aetna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% above the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Aetna has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population581
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,417
Per Capita$49,915
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$457,100
Rent$1,184
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$497,829
Housing Units165
Rent Burden13.7%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation591 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.6%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+42.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Aetna was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.