At a Glance
Median Income
$88,056
$75,088 per capita
Home Value
$259,600
Zillow: $397,752
Median Rent
$618/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
89.7% high school+
Obesity Rate
31.1%
11.1% smoking rate
How San Mar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Mar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Mar a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Mar residents earn a median household income of $88,056 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,088. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Mar is $259,600 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,752. Median rent is $618/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 1977.
Education
15.9% of adults in San Mar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Mar has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population433
Median Age66.9 yrs
Density921/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,056
Per Capita$75,088
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$259,600
Rent$618
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$397,752
Housing Units113
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation567 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Broadband44.6%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in San Mar was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.