At a Glance
Median Income
$114,271
$46,305 per capita
Home Value
$343,300
Zillow: $471,911
Median Rent
$1,645/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
516/100K
3,615/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Piney Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Piney Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Piney Point 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
Piney Point residents earn a median household income of $114,271 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,305. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,185 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Piney Point is $343,300 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,911. Median rent is $1,645/month, with 18.1% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Piney Point reports 516 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,615/100K.
Education
33.3% of adults in Piney Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,171
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density781/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,271
Per Capita$46,305
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,642
Housing
A+
Home Value$343,300
Rent$1,645
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$471,911
Housing Units510
Rent Burden18.1%
Crime
F
Violent516/100K
Property3,615/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,105/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Piney Point was built in 1979.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.