Living in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ashton-Sandy Spring · Census data 2020–2024
Ashton-Sandy Spring has 5,630 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $174,063 (68% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $809,200, the median rent is $1,369/month.
Ashton-Sandy Spring at a glance
- Population
- 5,630
- Median age
- 48.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $174,063State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $809,200State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,369/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 94%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Ashton-Sandy Spring a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 68% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: Home values 93% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Ashton-Sandy Spring
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ashton-Sandy Spring the median home value is $809,200, 143% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,369 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,515 a month in housing costs.
Ashton-Sandy Spring median household income
The median household income in Ashton-Sandy Spring is $174,063 and the income per person is $78,526. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Ashton-Sandy Spring: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,059
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Renter-occupied
- 6%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.78
Ashton-Sandy Spring demographics
- Population
- 5,630
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 1,942
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ashton-Sandy Spring ›
Education in Ashton-Sandy Spring
66.1% of adults 25 and older in Ashton-Sandy Spring have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 41.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ashton-Sandy Spring
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 39.2%
- Drive alone
- 53.9%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Ashton-Sandy Spring vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton-Sandy Spring | 5,630 | $174,063 | $809,200 | $1,369 |
| Spencerville | 1,028 | $189,766 | $626,900 | — |
| Cloverly | 16,646 | $152,083 | $665,300 | $2,129 |
| Highland | 972 | $250,001 | $914,000 | — |
| Olney | 35,797 | $171,458 | $656,600 | $2,404 |
| Burtonsville | 10,203 | $134,276 | $488,800 | $2,358 |
| Brookeville | 161 | $165,625 | $828,100 | — |
| Layhill | 5,497 | $146,308 | $608,000 | $2,189 |
| Fulton | 5,677 | $222,039 | $913,100 | $3,074 |
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What is the median household income in Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD?
The median household income in Ashton-Sandy Spring is $174,063, 68% higher 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 Ashton-Sandy Spring?
The median home value in Ashton-Sandy Spring is $809,200, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Ashton-Sandy Spring?
The median gross rent in Ashton-Sandy Spring is $1,369 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 68% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: home values 93% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Ashton-Sandy Spring?
The median age in Ashton-Sandy Spring is 48.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Ashton-Sandy Spring?
The average commute to work in Ashton-Sandy Spring is 36 minutes; 39.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ashton-Sandy Spring?
The unemployment rate in Ashton-Sandy Spring is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ashton-Sandy Spring?
66.1% of adults in Ashton-Sandy Spring 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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