Union Bridge, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Carroll County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
941 Population 825/sq mi density
$65,417 Median Income $33,462 per capita
$264,800 Home Value $447,488 Zillow
$1,179 Median Rent 41.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,417 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$264,800 home value, $1,179/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Union Bridge, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,417
13% below
$33,462 per capita
Home Value
$264,800
6% below
Zillow: $447,488
Median Rent
$1,179/mo
1% above
41.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
25% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Union Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
94%
Rent
101%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Union Bridge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Union Bridge residents earn a median household income of $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,462. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,506 business establishments, including 283 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Union Bridge is $264,800 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $447,488. Median rent is $1,179/month, with 41.0% 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 1938.

Education

25.2% of adults in Union Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Union Bridge has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population941
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$33,462
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$8,877M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104

Housing

A
Home Value$264,800
Rent$1,179
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$447,488
Housing Units476
Rent Burden41.0%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,289/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation390 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute37 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Union Bridge was founded in 1872.
The median home in Union Bridge was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 283 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.