Living in Burtonsville, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burtonsville · Census data 2020–2024
Burtonsville has 10,203 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $134,276 (30% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $488,800, the median rent is $2,358/month.
Burtonsville at a glance
- Population
- 10,203
- Median age
- 38State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $134,276State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $488,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,358/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Burtonsville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Burtonsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burtonsville the median home value is $488,800, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,358 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,613 a month in housing costs.
Burtonsville median household income
The median household income in Burtonsville is $134,276 and the income per person is $50,168. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Burtonsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,067
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.32
Burtonsville demographics
- Population
- 10,203
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 3,067
- Foreign-born
- 33.2%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burtonsville ›
Education in Burtonsville
48.3% of adults 25 and older in Burtonsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burtonsville
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 3.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Burtonsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burtonsville | 10,203 | $134,276 | $488,800 | $2,358 |
| West Laurel | 4,428 | $164,688 | $541,000 | $2,071 |
| Fulton | 5,677 | $222,039 | $913,100 | $3,074 |
| Spencerville | 1,028 | $189,766 | $626,900 | — |
| Scaggsville | 10,564 | $207,220 | $668,500 | $3,501 |
| Fairland | 26,231 | $98,800 | $477,300 | $1,894 |
| Konterra | 3,641 | $130,000 | $459,700 | $2,972 |
| Cloverly | 16,646 | $152,083 | $665,300 | $2,129 |
| Ashton-Sandy Spring | 5,630 | $174,063 | $809,200 | $1,369 |
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What is the median household income in Burtonsville, MD?
The median household income in Burtonsville is $134,276, 30% 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 Burtonsville?
The median home value in Burtonsville is $488,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Burtonsville?
The median gross rent in Burtonsville is $2,358 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Burtonsville, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Burtonsville?
The median age in Burtonsville is 38 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Burtonsville?
The average commute to work in Burtonsville is 33 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burtonsville?
The unemployment rate in Burtonsville is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burtonsville?
48.3% of adults in Burtonsville 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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