Living in Layhill, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Layhill · Census data 2020–2024
Layhill has 5,497 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $146,308 (41% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $608,000, the median rent is $2,189/month.
Layhill at a glance
- Population
- 5,497
- Median age
- 39.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $146,308State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $608,000State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,189/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.4%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Layhill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Layhill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Layhill the median home value is $608,000, 83% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,189 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,841 a month in housing costs.
Layhill median household income
The median household income in Layhill is $146,308 and the income per person is $51,950. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Layhill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,736
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 3.22
Layhill demographics
- Population
- 5,497
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,667
- Foreign-born
- 33.5%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Layhill ›
Education in Layhill
46.4% of adults 25 and older in Layhill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 22.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Layhill
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Drive alone
- 51.7%
- Public transit
- 13.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Layhill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Layhill | 5,497 | $146,308 | $608,000 | $2,189 |
| Glenmont | 17,208 | $126,542 | $571,200 | $2,028 |
| Leisure World | 8,882 | $62,011 | $274,800 | $2,054 |
| Aspen Hill | 53,279 | $111,575 | $570,000 | $1,916 |
| Colesville | 14,519 | $130,682 | $616,800 | $1,893 |
| Cloverly | 16,646 | $152,083 | $665,300 | $2,129 |
| Wheaton | 52,926 | $111,478 | $501,200 | $2,163 |
| Kemp Mill | 13,042 | $146,354 | $596,600 | $2,177 |
| Spencerville | 1,028 | $189,766 | $626,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Layhill, MD?
The median household income in Layhill is $146,308, 41% 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 Layhill?
The median home value in Layhill is $608,000, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Layhill?
The median gross rent in Layhill is $2,189 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Layhill, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in Layhill?
The median age in Layhill is 39.3 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Layhill?
The average commute to work in Layhill is 39 minutes; 19.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Layhill?
The unemployment rate in Layhill is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Layhill?
46.4% of adults in Layhill 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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