Living in Laytonsville, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laytonsville · Census data 2020–2024
Laytonsville has 677 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $240,500 (132% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $1,061,500, the median rent is $1,438/month.
Laytonsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Laytonsville at a glance
- Population
- 677
- Median age
- 46.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $240,500State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $1,061,500State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,438/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Laytonsville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 132% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 153% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Laytonsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laytonsville the median home value is $1,061,500, 219% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,438 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Laytonsville median household income
The median household income in Laytonsville is $240,500 and the income per person is $88,572. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Laytonsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 248
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.9%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 2.80
Laytonsville demographics
- Population
- 677
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 242
- Foreign-born
- 23.2%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laytonsville ›
Education in Laytonsville
60.3% of adults 25 and older in Laytonsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 33.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laytonsville
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 32.7%
- Drive alone
- 49.2%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.6%
Laytonsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laytonsville | 677 | $240,500 | $1,061,500 | $1,438 |
| Flower Hill | 13,794 | $112,975 | $463,500 | $2,137 |
| Montgomery Village | 34,110 | $95,348 | $388,900 | $1,916 |
| Brookeville | 161 | $165,625 | $828,100 | — |
| Washington Grove | 577 | $134,583 | $612,700 | — |
| Gaithersburg | 69,825 | $112,467 | $496,500 | $2,058 |
| Redland | 18,665 | $132,153 | $540,200 | $2,221 |
| Damascus | 17,640 | $158,883 | $528,400 | $1,792 |
| Olney | 35,797 | $171,458 | $656,600 | $2,404 |
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What is the median household income in Laytonsville, MD?
The median household income in Laytonsville is $240,500, 132% 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 Laytonsville?
The median home value in Laytonsville is $1,061,500, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Laytonsville?
The median gross rent in Laytonsville is $1,438 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Laytonsville, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 132% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 153% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Laytonsville?
The median age in Laytonsville is 46.3 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Laytonsville?
The average commute to work in Laytonsville is 29 minutes; 32.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laytonsville?
The unemployment rate in Laytonsville is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laytonsville?
60.3% of adults in Laytonsville 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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