Living in Emmitsburg, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emmitsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Emmitsburg has 2,845 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $81,250 (22% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $324,300, the median rent is $635/month.
Emmitsburg at a glance
- Population
- 2,845
- Median age
- 35.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $81,250State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $324,300State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $635/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 72.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Emmitsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Emmitsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emmitsburg the median home value is $324,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $635 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,742 a month in housing costs.
Emmitsburg median household income
The median household income in Emmitsburg is $81,250 and the income per person is $36,300. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Emmitsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,094
- Owner-occupied
- 72.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.7%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.57
Emmitsburg demographics
- Population
- 2,845
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 1,064
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emmitsburg ›
Education in Emmitsburg
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Emmitsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emmitsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Emmitsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmitsburg | 2,845 | $81,250 | $324,300 | $635 |
| Liberty | 1,204 | $93,250 | $356,600 | $1,091 |
| Freedom | 1,055 | $120,000 | $440,500 | $866 |
| Carroll Valley | 3,992 | $93,244 | $300,500 | $2,208 |
| Fairfield | 569 | $55,774 | $238,200 | $1,018 |
| Graceham | 121 | $93,036 | $307,700 | — |
| Thurmont | 6,254 | $98,125 | $364,700 | $927 |
| Cumberland | 7,116 | $83,021 | $293,200 | $823 |
| Blue Ridge Summit | 922 | $60,156 | $359,800 | $845 |
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What is the median household income in Emmitsburg, MD?
The median household income in Emmitsburg is $81,250, 22% 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 Emmitsburg?
The median home value in Emmitsburg is $324,300, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Emmitsburg?
The median gross rent in Emmitsburg is $635 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Emmitsburg, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Emmitsburg?
The median age in Emmitsburg is 35.7 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Emmitsburg?
The average commute to work in Emmitsburg is 37 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emmitsburg?
The unemployment rate in Emmitsburg is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emmitsburg?
28.5% of adults in Emmitsburg 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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