Living in San Mar, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Mar · Census data 2020–2024
San Mar has 306 residents with a median age of 79.4. The median home value is $240,500, the median rent is $616/month.
San Mar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
San Mar at a glance
- Population
- 306
- Median age
- 79.4State: 39.4
- Median home value
- $240,500State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $616/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 58.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
Is San Mar a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 32%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in San Mar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Mar the median home value is $240,500, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $616 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in San Mar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 117
- Owner-occupied
- 58.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.55
San Mar demographics
- Population
- 306
- Median age
- 79.4
- Under 18
- 2.6%
- 65 and older
- 74.5%
- Households
- 117
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Mar ›
Education in San Mar
12% of adults 25 and older in San Mar have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Mar
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 31 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 37.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 40.2%
San Mar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mar | 306 | — | $240,500 | $616 |
| Mount Lena | 391 | $56,250 | $287,500 | — |
| Beaver Creek | 439 | $168,750 | $611,000 | — |
| Bagtown | 310 | $158,500 | $332,400 | — |
| Boonsboro | 3,809 | $95,956 | $352,400 | $1,438 |
| Mount Aetna | 637 | $145,662 | $462,000 | $1,153 |
| Funkstown | 1,076 | $61,392 | $277,800 | $808 |
| Myersville | 2,358 | $149,726 | $525,700 | $1,759 |
| Robinwood | 8,042 | $90,840 | $341,300 | $1,419 |
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What is the average home price in San Mar?
The median home value in San Mar is $240,500, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in San Mar?
The median gross rent in San Mar is $616 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is San Mar, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 32%.
What is the median age in San Mar?
The median age in San Mar is 79.4 years (Maryland: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in San Mar?
The unemployment rate in San Mar is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Mar?
12% of adults in San Mar 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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