Piney Point, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Piney Point is a small town in Maryland with a population of 1,171. Residents earn $114,271 per year, which is 52% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,171 Population 781/sq mi density
$114,271 Median Income $46,305 per capita
$343,300 Home Value $471,911 Zillow
$1,645 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$114,271 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$343,300 home value, $1,645/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $114,271
52% higher than US avg
Home Value $343,300
22% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.3%
1% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,645
41% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Piney Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,171
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density781/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,271
Per Capita$46,305
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,446M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$343,300
Rent$1,645
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$471,911

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.5%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+79.8%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Libraries3

Is Piney Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Piney Point receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Piney Point stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Piney Point is $114,271, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Piney Point among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Piney Point is $343,300, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,645 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 79.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Piney Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Piney Point has a population of 1,171 with a density of 781 people per square mile. The median age is 38.9 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.5%), with 2.9% Hispanic, 6% Black.

Population

1,171
Total Population
781
People / sq mi
38.9yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Piney Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Piney Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Piney Point is $114,271, which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Piney Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$114,271
52% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,305
Avg Weekly Wage$1,642
IRS Avg AGI$94,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,185
County GDP$10,446M

Business (County)

Restaurants211
Healthcare189
Retail302
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,122
18% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Work from Home18.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Piney Point is $343,300, 22% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,645 (41% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $471,911.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$343,300
22% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$471,911

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,645
41% above US avg

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-Occupied73.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,122
18% above US avg
Effective Rate1.20%
In Piney Point, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.5% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Piney Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma10.8%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.6%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death8,105/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access72.8%
Healthcare Facilities189

Crime Rates: Piney Point vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Piney Point has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall15.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6 ft (2 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density781/sq mi
Coordinates38.1479°N, 76.5223°W
County FIPS24037
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.4%
D 40.2%

Winner: Republican by 17.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.3%
1% below US avg
High School+79.8%
School Test Score5.85
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density781/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities189
Restaurants211
Retail Stores302

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Work from Home18.2%

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