Living in Darnestown, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darnestown · Census data 2020–2024
Darnestown has 7,051 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $232,135 (124% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $958,200, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Darnestown at a glance
- Population
- 7,051
- Median age
- 47.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $232,135State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $958,200State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 95.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.3%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Darnestown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 124% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
Cons: Home values 128% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Darnestown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darnestown the median home value is $958,200, 188% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 14.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,916 a month in housing costs.
Darnestown median household income
The median household income in Darnestown is $232,135 and the income per person is $99,157. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Darnestown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,335
- Owner-occupied
- 95.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 3.01
Darnestown demographics
- Population
- 7,051
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 2,335
- Foreign-born
- 23.4%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darnestown ›
Education in Darnestown
72.3% of adults 25 and older in Darnestown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 36.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darnestown
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 34%
- Drive alone
- 57.3%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Darnestown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnestown | 7,051 | $232,135 | $958,200 | $3,501 |
| Lowes Island | 11,018 | $220,833 | $793,200 | $2,840 |
| Travilah | 11,721 | $250,001 | $1,325,100 | $3,501 |
| North Potomac | 23,922 | $186,514 | $826,200 | $2,413 |
| Sugarland Run | 12,629 | $166,385 | $576,700 | $2,685 |
| Cascades | 12,357 | $167,171 | $671,100 | $2,657 |
| Great Falls | 15,228 | $250,001 | $1,411,000 | $3,501 |
| Countryside | 9,661 | $148,810 | $630,200 | $2,234 |
| Germantown | 90,719 | $117,546 | $422,400 | $2,040 |
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What is the median household income in Darnestown, MD?
The median household income in Darnestown is $232,135, 124% 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 Darnestown?
The median home value in Darnestown is $958,200, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Darnestown?
The median gross rent in Darnestown is $3,501 per month, about 14.5% of household income.
Is Darnestown, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 124% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: home values 128% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Darnestown?
The median age in Darnestown is 47.1 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Darnestown?
The average commute to work in Darnestown is 37 minutes; 34% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Darnestown?
The unemployment rate in Darnestown is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darnestown?
72.3% of adults in Darnestown 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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