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Scaggsville, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
10,441 Population 2,072/sq mi density
$183,125 Median Income $65,606 per capita
$629,800 Home Value $973,099 Zillow
$3,205 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
593 Violent Crime/100K 3,522 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$183,125 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$629,800 home value, $3,205/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Scaggsville, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$183,125
144% above
$65,606 per capita
Home Value
$629,800
123% above
Zillow: $973,099
Median Rent
$3,205/mo
176% above
18.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
593/100K
56% above
3,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.0%
105% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
15% below
6.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Scaggsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
244%
Home Value
223%
Rent
276%
Poverty
3%
Bachelor's
205%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scaggsville 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

Scaggsville residents earn a median household income of $183,125 , which is 144% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,606. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,342 business establishments, including 703 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scaggsville is $629,800 , 123% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $973,099. Median rent is $3,205/month, with 18.8% 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 1989.

Safety & Crime

Scaggsville reports 593 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,522/100K.

Education

69.0% of adults in Scaggsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (105% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scaggsville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population10,441
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density2,072/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$183,125
Per Capita$65,606
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A+
Home Value$629,800
Rent$3,205
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$973,099
Housing Units3,447
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

F
Violent593/100K
Property3,522/100K

Health

Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,573/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation341 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.0%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+34.7%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Scaggsville was built in 1989.
27.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.