Preston, MD

Preston, MD

At a Glance

How Preston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Preston a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Preston residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,373. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 732 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Preston is $248,100 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,987. Median rent is $1,406/month, with 51.0% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Preston reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,714/100K.

Education

23.2% of adults in Preston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Preston has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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