Living in Burnt Mills, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burnt Mills · Census data 2020–2024
Burnt Mills has 3,751 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $113,463 (9% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $574,300, the median rent is $2,315/month.
Burnt Mills at a glance
- Population
- 3,751
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $113,463State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $574,300State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,315/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Burnt Mills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Burnt Mills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burnt Mills the median home value is $574,300, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,315 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,106 a month in housing costs.
Burnt Mills median household income
The median household income in Burnt Mills is $113,463 and the income per person is $43,620. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Burnt Mills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,239
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 3.01
Burnt Mills demographics
- Population
- 3,751
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 1,239
- Foreign-born
- 50.7%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burnt Mills ›
Education in Burnt Mills
41.3% of adults 25 and older in Burnt Mills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 22.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burnt Mills
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 4.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Burnt Mills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mills | 3,751 | $113,463 | $574,300 | $2,315 |
| White Oak | 17,329 | $83,370 | $574,000 | $1,808 |
| Four Corners | 8,150 | $203,125 | $620,400 | $2,554 |
| Hillandale | 5,060 | $164,871 | $520,300 | $3,211 |
| Kemp Mill | 13,042 | $146,354 | $596,600 | $2,177 |
| Silver Spring | 81,462 | $99,860 | $643,300 | $1,913 |
| Colesville | 14,519 | $130,682 | $616,800 | $1,893 |
| Forest Glen | 6,840 | $127,820 | $606,100 | $1,582 |
| Calverton | 17,624 | $107,381 | $477,100 | $2,164 |
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What is the median household income in Burnt Mills, MD?
The median household income in Burnt Mills is $113,463, 9% 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 Burnt Mills?
The median home value in Burnt Mills is $574,300, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Burnt Mills?
The median gross rent in Burnt Mills is $2,315 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Burnt Mills, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Burnt Mills?
The median age in Burnt Mills is 41.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Burnt Mills?
The average commute to work in Burnt Mills is 32 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burnt Mills?
The unemployment rate in Burnt Mills is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burnt Mills?
41.3% of adults in Burnt Mills 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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