Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Thurmont is a small city in Maryland with a population of 6,439. Residents earn $92,391 per year, which is 23% above the national average.
Based on current data, Thurmont receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Thurmont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Thurmont is $92,391, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Thurmont is $325,700, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Thurmont is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 46 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,176 per 100,000, 40% below the national average.
25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Thurmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,391 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,732 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,343 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,317 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,170 |
| County GDP | $20,352M |
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Healthcare | 755 |
| Retail | 710 |
| Manufacturing | 168 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,766 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.77% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |
| Census Median | $325,700 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $391,029 |
| Median List Price | $324,900 |
| Median List Price | $324,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $192 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,011 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,766 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.77% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,697/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 755 |
| Total Violent | 46.4/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 15.5/100K |
| Assault | 31.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,175.9/100K |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 247.6/100K |
| Theft | 928.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.6 inches |
| 28% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 487 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,064/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6200°N, 77.4077°W |
| County FIPS | 24021 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.8% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,064/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 755 |
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Retail Stores | 710 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |