Living in Aquasco, Maryland

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aquasco · Census data 2020–2024

Aquasco has 719 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $55,658 (46% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $531,300.

Aquasco is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Aquasco at a glance

Population
719
Median age
37.5State: 39.4
Median household income
$55,658State: $103,678
Median home value
$531,300State: $419,900
Homeowners
58.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
Average commute
40 min

Is Aquasco a good place to live?

Pros: Unemployment of 4.6%.

Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Maryland median; home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.2%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Aquasco

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aquasco the median home value is $531,300, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,417 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Aquasco$531,300
Maryland$419,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Maryland$1,705
United States$1,413

Aquasco median household income

The median household income in Aquasco is $55,658 and the income per person is $34,459. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).

Median household income

Aquasco$55,658
Maryland$103,678
United States$80,734

Housing in Aquasco: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
303
Owner-occupied
58.5%
Renter-occupied
41.5%
Vacant
6.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1964
Average household size
2.55

Aquasco demographics

Population
719
Median age
37.5
Under 18
32.5%
65 and older
17.8%
Households
282
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White36.2%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Black49.5%
Asian2.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aquasco ›

Education in Aquasco

20.9% of adults 25 and older in Aquasco have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Aquasco20.9%
Maryland43.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Aquasco

Unemployment rate
4.6%State: 4.9%
Average commute
40 minState: 31 min
Work from home
17.9%
Drive alone
68.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90.4%

Aquasco vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Aquasco719$55,658$531,300—
Huntingtown2,689$185,313$589,900—
Benedict148$41,118——
Hughesville2,098$106,250$489,100—
Baden2,325$151,058$590,000$1,571
Prince Frederick2,955$80,391$404,400$1,377
Golden Beach3,830$133,194$382,700—
Cedarville730$61,250——
Bryantown325$104,271$517,600—

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Living in Aquasco: FAQ

What is the median household income in Aquasco, MD?

The median household income in Aquasco is $55,658, 46% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Aquasco?

The median home value in Aquasco is $531,300, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.

Is Aquasco, MD a good place to live?

Pluses: unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Maryland median; home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.2%.

What is the median age in Aquasco?

The median age in Aquasco is 37.5 years (Maryland: 39.4).

How long is the commute in Aquasco?

The average commute to work in Aquasco is 40 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Aquasco?

The unemployment rate in Aquasco is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Aquasco?

20.9% of adults in Aquasco have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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