Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Romancoke is a small town in Maryland with a population of 1,705. Residents earn $118,077 per year, which is 57% above the national average.
Based on current data, Romancoke receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Romancoke stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Romancoke is $118,077, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Romancoke among higher-income communities. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Romancoke is $397,200, 41% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,955 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Romancoke enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,077 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,639 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,530 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $108,818 |
| Unemployment | 8.3% |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,974 |
| County GDP | $69,946M |
| Restaurants | 1,302 |
| Healthcare | 1,531 |
| Retail | 1,788 |
| Manufacturing | 227 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,568 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.40% |
| Commute Time | 42.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $397,200 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $534,950 |
| Median List Price | $534,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $241 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,955 |
| 68% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,568 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.40% |
| Obesity | 27.5% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,001/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,531 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8918°N, 76.3608°W |
| County FIPS | 24003 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,343/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,531 |
| Restaurants | 1,302 |
| Retail Stores | 1,788 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 42.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |