At a Glance
Median Income
$135,692
$50,212 per capita
Home Value
$398,600
Zillow: $549,073
Median Rent
$1,703/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
834/100K
606/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Sykesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sykesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sykesville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sykesville residents earn a median household income of $135,692 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,212. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 Sykesville is $398,600 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $549,073. Median rent is $1,703/month, with 23.8% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Sykesville reports 834 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 119% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 606/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.1% of adults in Sykesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sykesville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,346
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density2,716/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,692
Per Capita$50,212
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$398,600
Rent$1,703
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$549,073
Housing Units1,546
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent834/100K
Property606/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault808/100K
Burglary101/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation547 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+19.3%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Sykesville was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.1% 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.
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