Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Sykesville is a small town in Maryland with a population of 4,346. Residents earn $135,692 per year, which is 81% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sykesville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Sykesville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sykesville is $135,692, which is significantly higher than the national average — 81% above $75,149. This places Sykesville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Sykesville is $398,600, 41% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,703 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Sykesville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 45 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 472 per 100,000, 76% below the national average.
Sykesville is a highly educated community — 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Sykesville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $135,692 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,212 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,672 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $131,728 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,342 |
| County GDP | $37,130M |
| Restaurants | 703 |
| Healthcare | 1,202 |
| Retail | 822 |
| Manufacturing | 168 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,202 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.06% |
| Commute Time | 32.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $398,600 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $549,073 |
| Median List Price | $700,000 |
| Median List Price | $700,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $178 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,703 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,981 |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,202 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.06% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,573/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,202 |
| Total Violent | 45.0/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 45.0/100K |
| Total Property | 472.2/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 45.0/100K |
| Theft | 404.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 22.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 547 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,716/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3721°N, 76.9717°W |
| County FIPS | 24027 |
Winner: Democrat by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.1% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,716/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,202 |
| Restaurants | 703 |
| Retail Stores | 822 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 32.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |