Living in Barclay, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barclay · Census data 2020–2024
Barclay has 225 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $66,875 (35% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $275,000, the median rent is $1,650/month.
Barclay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barclay at a glance
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $66,875State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $275,000State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,650/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 48.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Barclay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 5.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Barclay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barclay the median home value is $275,000, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,650 per month, which is 36.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,719 a month in housing costs.
Barclay median household income
The median household income in Barclay is $66,875 and the income per person is $27,127. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Barclay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 88
- Owner-occupied
- 48.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.9%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.78
Barclay demographics
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 81
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barclay ›
Education in Barclay
14.2% of adults 25 and older in Barclay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barclay
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Barclay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay | 225 | $66,875 | $275,000 | $1,650 |
| Sudlersville | 347 | $44,375 | $302,900 | $594 |
| Church Hill | 1,060 | $72,425 | $306,500 | $1,129 |
| Marydel | 149 | $49,750 | $184,100 | — |
| Crumpton | 248 | $115,417 | $160,200 | — |
| Henderson | 132 | $100,938 | $75,800 | $1,167 |
| Millington | 469 | $61,691 | $232,100 | $1,215 |
| Hartly | 199 | $152,813 | $87,200 | — |
| Goldsboro | 248 | $39,643 | $232,500 | $1,556 |
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What is the median household income in Barclay, MD?
The median household income in Barclay is $66,875, 35% 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 Barclay?
The median home value in Barclay is $275,000, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Barclay?
The median gross rent in Barclay is $1,650 per month, about 36.2% of household income.
Is Barclay, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Barclay?
The median age in Barclay is 37.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Barclay?
The average commute to work in Barclay is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barclay?
The unemployment rate in Barclay is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barclay?
14.2% of adults in Barclay 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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