At a Glance
Median Income
$81,500
$41,637 per capita
Home Value
$368,800
Zillow: $418,000
Median Rent
$1,817/mo
39.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.4%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
10.9% smoking rate
How North Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Beach a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Beach residents earn a median household income of $81,500 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,637. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,022 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Beach is $368,800 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,000. Median rent is $1,817/month, with 39.2% 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 1987.
Education
39.4% of adults in North Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Beach has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,769
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density8,391/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans14.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,500
Per Capita$41,637
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$6,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A
Home Value$368,800
Rent$1,817
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$418,000
Housing Units1,098
Rent Burden39.2%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.4%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute41 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in North Beach was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.