At a Glance
Median Income
$42,083
$24,668 per capita
Home Value
$109,600
Zillow: $68,338
Median Rent
$640/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
236/100K
1,810/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
320 sunny days/yr
How Snyder Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Snyder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Snyder a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Snyder residents earn a median household income of $42,083 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,668. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 242 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Snyder is $109,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $68,338. Median rent is $640/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Snyder reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,810/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Snyder hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Snyder has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,353
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,118/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,083
Per Capita$24,668
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$255M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,600
Rent$640
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$68,338
Housing Units646
Rent Burden35.4%
Crime
F
Violent236/100K
Property1,810/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault236/100K
Burglary787/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death14,449/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,351 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Snyder was founded in 1902.
The median home in Snyder was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.