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New Market, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,588 Population 897/sq mi density
$198,080 Median Income $63,599 per capita
$607,700 Home Value $590,379 Zillow
$1,694 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 2,314 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$198,080 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$607,700 home value, $1,694/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.0% bachelor's degree or higher

New Market, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$198,080
164% above
$63,599 per capita
Home Value
$607,700
116% above
Zillow: $590,379
Median Rent
$1,694/mo
46% above
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
430/100K
13% above
2,314/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.0%
105% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How New Market Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
264%
Home Value
216%
Rent
146%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
205%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Market 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

New Market residents earn a median household income of $198,080 , which is 164% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,599. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% 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 New Market is $607,700 , 116% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $590,379. Median rent is $1,694/month, with 23.5% 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 2005.

Safety & Crime

New Market 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

69.0% of adults in New Market hold a bachelor's degree or higher (105% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Market has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,588
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density897/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$198,080
Per Capita$63,599
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

A+
Home Value$607,700
Rent$1,694
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$590,379
Housing Units478
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent430/100K
Property2,314/100K

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation490 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+30.3%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute33 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in New Market was built in 2005.
20.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.6% 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.