Paramount-Long Meadow, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,660 Population 1,220/sq mi density
$101,763 Median Income $40,381 per capita
$340,500 Home Value $418,661 Zillow
$1,421 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$101,763 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$340,500 home value, $1,421/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Paramount-Long Meadow, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,763
35% above
$40,381 per capita
Home Value
$340,500
21% above
Zillow: $418,661
Median Rent
$1,421/mo
22% above
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.9%
33% above
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Paramount-Long Meadow Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
135%
Home Value
121%
Rent
122%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
133%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paramount-Long Meadow a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Paramount-Long Meadow residents earn a median household income of $101,763 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,381. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Paramount-Long Meadow is $340,500 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,661. Median rent is $1,421/month, with 17.6% 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 1989.

Education

44.9% of adults in Paramount-Long Meadow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paramount-Long Meadow has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,660
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,220/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,763
Per Capita$40,381
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$340,500
Rent$1,421
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$418,661
Housing Units984
Rent Burden17.6%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation611 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Paramount-Long Meadow was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.