Living in Golden Beach, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Golden Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Golden Beach has 3,830 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $133,194 (28% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $382,700.
Golden Beach at a glance
- Population
- 3,830
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $133,194State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $382,700State: $419,900
- Homeowners
- 96.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.7%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Golden Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Maryland median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 46 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Golden Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Golden Beach the median home value is $382,700, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,223 a month in housing costs.
Golden Beach median household income
The median household income in Golden Beach is $133,194 and the income per person is $54,511. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Golden Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,255
- Owner-occupied
- 96.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.2%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.18
Golden Beach demographics
- Population
- 3,830
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 1,204
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 14.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Golden Beach ›
Education in Golden Beach
28.7% of adults 25 and older in Golden Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 17.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Golden Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Golden Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Beach | 3,830 | $133,194 | $382,700 | — |
| Benedict | 148 | $41,118 | — | — |
| Charlotte Hall | 1,172 | $84,271 | $367,800 | $943 |
| Mechanicsville | 1,395 | $120,966 | $416,100 | $1,511 |
| Hughesville | 2,098 | $106,250 | $489,100 | — |
| Aquasco | 719 | $55,658 | $531,300 | — |
| Prince Frederick | 2,955 | $80,391 | $404,400 | $1,377 |
| Bryantown | 325 | $104,271 | $517,600 | — |
| Huntingtown | 2,689 | $185,313 | $589,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Golden Beach, MD?
The median household income in Golden Beach is $133,194, 28% 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 Golden Beach?
The median home value in Golden Beach is $382,700, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
Is Golden Beach, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Maryland median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 46 minutes.
What is the median age in Golden Beach?
The median age in Golden Beach is 36.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Golden Beach?
The average commute to work in Golden Beach is 46 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Golden Beach?
The unemployment rate in Golden Beach is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Golden Beach?
28.7% of adults in Golden Beach 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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