Living in Buckeystown, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buckeystown · Census data 2020–2024
Buckeystown has 1,192 residents with a median age of 58.8. The median household income is $133,611 (29% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $542,600, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Buckeystown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Buckeystown at a glance
- Population
- 1,192
- Median age
- 58.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $133,611State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $542,600State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 63.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Buckeystown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Buckeystown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buckeystown the median home value is $542,600, 63% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,296 a month in housing costs.
Buckeystown median household income
The median household income in Buckeystown is $133,611 and the income per person is $76,350. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Buckeystown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 522
- Owner-occupied
- 63.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.2%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.11
Buckeystown demographics
- Population
- 1,192
- Median age
- 58.8
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 44.2%
- Households
- 492
- Foreign-born
- 13.3%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buckeystown ›
Education in Buckeystown
43.3% of adults 25 and older in Buckeystown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buckeystown
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 35.1%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.9%
Buckeystown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeystown | 1,192 | $133,611 | $542,600 | $3,501 |
| Adamstown | 2,025 | $195,625 | $601,700 | — |
| Ballenger Creek | 26,390 | $108,944 | $387,300 | $1,987 |
| Urbana | 14,260 | $182,500 | $640,100 | $2,649 |
| Bartonsville | 3,282 | $156,979 | $621,800 | $1,609 |
| Point of Rocks | 2,462 | $159,708 | $480,500 | — |
| Jefferson | 3,314 | $150,854 | $533,100 | $1,379 |
| Braddock Heights | 2,892 | $124,000 | $537,700 | — |
| Spring Ridge | 5,922 | $145,625 | $489,000 | $1,667 |
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What is the median household income in Buckeystown, MD?
The median household income in Buckeystown is $133,611, 29% 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 Buckeystown?
The median home value in Buckeystown is $542,600, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Buckeystown?
The median gross rent in Buckeystown is $3,501 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Buckeystown, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Buckeystown?
The median age in Buckeystown is 58.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Buckeystown?
The average commute to work in Buckeystown is 29 minutes; 35.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buckeystown?
The unemployment rate in Buckeystown is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buckeystown?
43.3% of adults in Buckeystown 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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