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Spencerville, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,433 Population 919/sq mi density
$626,100 Home Value $757,862 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
593 Violent Crime/100K 3,522 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Spencerville, MD

At a Glance

Home Value
$626,100
122% above
Zillow: $757,862
Violent Crime
593/100K
56% above
3,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.2%
28% above
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Spencerville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
222%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spencerville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spencerville is $626,100 , 122% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $757,862. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Spencerville 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

43.2% of adults in Spencerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spencerville 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

Population1,433
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density919/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$44,950
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

Home Value$626,100
Rent
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$757,862
Housing Units449
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent593/100K
Property3,522/100K

Health

Obesity25.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,573/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation547 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute32 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Spencerville was built in 1971.
34.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% 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.