Living in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fountainhead-Orchard Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills has 6,567 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $103,340 (about the same as the Maryland median), the median home value is $333,000, the median rent is $1,247/month.
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills at a glance
- Population
- 6,567
- Median age
- 44.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $103,340State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $333,000State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,247/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Fountainhead-Orchard Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Maryland median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fountainhead-Orchard Hills the median home value is $333,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,247 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,810 a month in housing costs.
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills median household income
The median household income in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills is $103,340 and the income per person is $49,693. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,675
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.60
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills demographics
- Population
- 6,567
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 2,512
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fountainhead-Orchard Hills ›
Education in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills
39.1% of adults 25 and older in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountainhead-Orchard Hills | 6,567 | $103,340 | $333,000 | $1,247 |
| Paramount-Long Meadow | 2,569 | $122,262 | $374,200 | $1,643 |
| Maugansville | 3,624 | $79,019 | $321,800 | $1,064 |
| Reid | 120 | $145,313 | $312,500 | — |
| State Line | 3,111 | $85,913 | $289,800 | $1,216 |
| Hagerstown | 43,665 | $52,221 | $224,500 | $1,114 |
| Robinwood | 8,042 | $90,840 | $341,300 | $1,419 |
| Chewsville | 314 | $87,115 | $238,100 | $1,194 |
| Funkstown | 1,076 | $61,392 | $277,800 | $808 |
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What is the median household income in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD?
The median household income in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills is $103,340, about the same as 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 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills?
The median home value in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills is $333,000, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills?
The median gross rent in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills is $1,247 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Maryland median.
What is the median age in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills?
The median age in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills is 44.5 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills?
The average commute to work in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills is 27 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills?
The unemployment rate in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fountainhead-Orchard Hills?
39.1% of adults in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 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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