Living in Barton, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barton · Census data 2020–2024
Barton has 663 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $50,972 (51% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $89,800, the median rent is $863/month.
Barton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barton at a glance
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 34.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $50,972State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $89,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $863/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Barton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 17.8%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barton the median home value is $89,800, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,049 a month in housing costs.
Barton median household income
The median household income in Barton is $50,972 and the income per person is $26,130. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Barton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 230
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.5%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 3.01
Barton demographics
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 220
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barton ›
Education in Barton
4.7% of adults 25 and older in Barton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barton
- Unemployment rate
- 17.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Barton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton | 663 | $50,972 | $89,800 | $863 |
| Detmold | 116 | $53,423 | — | — |
| Franklin | 373 | $26,193 | $65,500 | $507 |
| Lonaconing | 889 | $54,250 | $89,400 | $719 |
| Westernport | 1,588 | $47,688 | $86,300 | $822 |
| Piedmont | 735 | $42,375 | $46,700 | $478 |
| Bloomington | 150 | $59,063 | $98,100 | — |
| Gilmore | 288 | $110,179 | — | — |
| Dawson | 180 | $76,371 | $319,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Barton, MD?
The median household income in Barton is $50,972, 51% 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 Barton?
The median home value in Barton is $89,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Barton?
The median gross rent in Barton is $863 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Barton, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 17.8%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Barton?
The median age in Barton is 34.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Barton?
The average commute to work in Barton is 27 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barton?
The unemployment rate in Barton is 17.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barton?
4.7% of adults in Barton 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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