Mount Briar, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Mount Briar is a small town in Maryland with a population of 115.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
115 Population 185/sq mi density
$343,900 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $343,900
22% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.8%
9% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.8%
13% lower than US avg

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

People

Population115
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans87.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$70,562
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$9,961M
Commute65 min

Housing

Home Value$343,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units66

Health

Obesity34.5%
Uninsured8.0%
Smoking13.0%
Depression21.8%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation552 ft (168 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute65 min
Broadband48.0%
Libraries9

Is Mount Briar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Briar receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Mount Briar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 65 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Briar is $343,900, 22% above the national median.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Briar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mount Briar has a population of 115 with a density of 185 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

115
Total Population
185
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.3%
Female 41.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Briar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Briar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Briar is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 65 minutes.

Income: Mount Briar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$70,562
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
IRS Avg AGI$68,244

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.8%
13% 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 Rate1.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time64.7 min
Drive Alone70.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Briar is $343,900, 22% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$343,900
22% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied77.1%
Housing Units66
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.08%
In Mount Briar, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. 13.0% are current smokers. 21.8% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Briar vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma9.3%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.0%
7% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression21.8%
Mental Distress15.9%
Physical Distress11.4%
Short Sleep38.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured8.0%
7% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits64.5%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access80.6%
Healthcare Facilities446
Mount Briar has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation552 ft (168 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates39.4426°N, 77.6873°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS24043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 36.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23-point margin. 48.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.4%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.8%
9% above US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+19.7%
School Test Score5.85
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density185/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access48.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities446
Restaurants333
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute64.7 min
Drive Alone70.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.9%

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