Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Seat Pleasant is a small town in Maryland with a population of 4,515. Residents earn $54,076 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Seat Pleasant receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Seat Pleasant has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Seat Pleasant is $54,076, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Seat Pleasant is $296,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,392 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 594 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,654 per 100,000, 35% above the national average.
25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Seat Pleasant enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 9.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 86.7% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.3% |
| 1% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,076 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,767 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,411 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,994 |
| Unemployment | 16.3% |
| 353% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,770 |
| County GDP | $65,163M |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Healthcare | 2,219 |
| Retail | 2,225 |
| Manufacturing | 255 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.87% |
| Commute Time | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 25.3% |
| Census Median | $296,600 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $318,267 |
| Median List Price | $299,000 |
| Median List Price | $299,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $141 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 81.2% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,392 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.87% |
| Obesity | 46.5% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.6% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% |
| Depression | 15.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,436/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Total Violent | 594.5/100K |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Murder | 21.2/100K |
| 237% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 169.9/100K |
| Assault | 403.4/100K |
| Total Property | 2,653.9/100K |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 509.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,613.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 530.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 104 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,574/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8947°N, 76.8995°W |
| County FIPS | 24033 |
Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,574/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Retail Stores | 2,225 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Avg Commute | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 25.3% |