Living in Pomfret, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pomfret · Census data 2020–2024
Pomfret has 747 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $118,914 (15% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $406,900.
Pomfret is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pomfret at a glance
- Population
- 747
- Median age
- 40.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $118,914State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $406,900State: $419,900
- Homeowners
- 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.7%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Pomfret a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Maryland median; home values 3% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Pomfret
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pomfret the median home value is $406,900, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Pomfret median household income
The median household income in Pomfret is $118,914 and the income per person is $42,942. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Pomfret: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 199
- Owner-occupied
- 93.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 3.75
Pomfret demographics
- Population
- 747
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 199
- Foreign-born
- 22.1%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pomfret ›
Education in Pomfret
45.7% of adults 25 and older in Pomfret have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pomfret
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 95.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Pomfret vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomfret | 747 | $118,914 | $406,900 | — |
| Bensville | 15,848 | $170,072 | $521,300 | $2,722 |
| La Plata | 10,683 | $121,208 | $428,400 | $1,559 |
| Bryans Road | 9,371 | $118,361 | $377,300 | $2,169 |
| Potomac Heights | 1,351 | $71,786 | $115,800 | — |
| Indian Head | 4,055 | $89,063 | $303,700 | $1,067 |
| Waldorf | 82,943 | $116,089 | $407,600 | $1,995 |
| Accokeek | 14,362 | $150,815 | $560,500 | — |
| Mason Neck | 2,039 | $167,857 | $818,300 | $2,486 |
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What is the median household income in Pomfret, MD?
The median household income in Pomfret is $118,914, 15% 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 Pomfret?
The median home value in Pomfret is $406,900, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
Is Pomfret, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Maryland median; home values 3% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Pomfret?
The median age in Pomfret is 40.3 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Pomfret?
The average commute to work in Pomfret is 45 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pomfret?
The unemployment rate in Pomfret is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pomfret?
45.7% of adults in Pomfret 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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