At a Glance
Median Income
$117,010
$40,216 per capita
Home Value
$264,100
Zillow: $269,344
Violent Crime
298/100K
2,791/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Pen Mar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pen Mar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pen Mar a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pen Mar residents earn a median household income of $117,010 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,216. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,466 business establishments, including 288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pen Mar is $264,100 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,344. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Pen Mar reports 298 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,791/100K.
Education
30.4% of adults in Pen Mar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pen Mar has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,338
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,808/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,010
Per Capita$40,216
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,100
Rent
Ownership96.0%
Zillow$269,344
Housing Units414
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent298/100K
Property2,791/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Premature Death7,611/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation930 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Pen Mar was built in 1986.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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