Burtonsville, MD
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Living in Burtonsville, Maryland

Life in Burtonsville research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Burtonsville over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Burtonsville based on the most recently available data.

10,203 Population
$480,784 Median home value
$134,276 Median income
140 Cost of living +40% vs US
$2,358 Median rent
6.7% Unemployment
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Burtonsville SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 9/10
Housing 9.5/10
Affordability 7/10
Diversity 10/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8/10
Education 8.5/10
Commute 4/10

Cost of living in Burtonsville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Burtonsville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Burtonsville is 140 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Burtonsville is 1.4x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Burtonsville is $480,784.

  • The median income in Burtonsville is $134,276.

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Burtonsville's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Burtonsville
US

Cost Of Living In Burtonsville Comparison Table

Living Expense Burtonsville Maryland National Average
Overall 140 121 100
Services 105 104 100
Groceries 109 107 100
Health 213 152 100
Housing 109 109 100
Transportation 110 108 100
Utilities 116 109 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Burtonsville, MD Weather

  • The average high in Burtonsville is 65.6° and the average low is 45.9°.

  • There are 77.6 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 43.8 inches of precipitation each year with 13.9 inches of snow.

StatBurtonsville
Average Annual High65.6
Average Annual Low45.9
Annual Precipitation Days77.6
Average Annual Precipitation43.8
Average Annual Snowfall13.9
65.6°
Average High
77.6
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

1 Reviews & Comments About Burtonsville

HomeSnacks User · 2018-08-27 20:06:23.006823
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There is hardly any crime here that i can think about and no problem with schools.

I generally love the entire Maryland. For the 3 years living here, its amazing. Clean atmosphere, hardly crimes, and very peaceful.

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Burtonsville Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Burtonsville

The current population in Burtonsville is 10,203. The population has increased 10.5% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 10,203 1.4%
2023 10,063 -2.5%
2022 10,316 -1.3%
2021 10,457 -3.3%
2020 10,812 10.1%
2019 9,823 -7.4%
2018 10,604 1.7%
2017 10,428 5.8%
2016 9,859 3.9%
2015 9,488 11.1%
2014 8,541 3.0%
2013 8,291 0.4%
2012 8,259 -4.3%
2011 8,629 -6.5%
2010 9,233 -

Race / Ethnicity in Burtonsville

White 21.2% (2,167)
African American 37.6% (3,834)
American Indian 0.0% (0)
Asian 22.1% (2,256)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 2.1% (210)
Two Or More 3.5% (359)
Hispanic 13.5% (1,377)
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Burtonsville is:

  • 21.2% White with 2,167 White residents.

  • 37.6% African American with 3,834 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 22.1% Asian with 2,256 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 2.1% Other with 210 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 359 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.5% Hispanic with 1,377 Hispanic residents.

Race Burtonsville MD USA
White 21.2% 46.6% 57.4%
African American 37.6% 28.9% 11.9%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 22.1% 6.5% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 2.1% 0.7% 0.6%
Two Or More 3.5% 4.6% 4.3%
Hispanic 13.5% 12.5% 19.3%

Gender in Burtonsville

Female 47.2% (4,815)
Male 52.8% (5,387)
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  • Burtonsville is 47.2% female with 4,815 female residents.

  • Burtonsville is 52.8% male with 5,387 male residents.

Gender Burtonsville MD USA
Female 47.2% 51.3% 50.5%
Male 52.8% 48.7% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Burtonsville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 4.0% (408)
9-12th Grade 4.0% (408)
High School / GED 17.0% (1,734)
Some College 15.0% (1,530)
Associate's Degree 12.0% (1,224)
Bachelor's Degree 27.0% (2,754)
Master's Degree 17.0% (1,734)
Professional Degree 2.0% (204)
Doctorate Degree 2.0% (204)
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  • 4.0% of adults in Burtonsville completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Burtonsville completed 9-12th grade.

  • 17.0% of adults in Burtonsville completed high school / ged.

  • 15.0% of adults in Burtonsville completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Burtonsville completed associate's degree.

  • 27.0% of adults in Burtonsville completed bachelor's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Burtonsville completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Burtonsville completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Burtonsville completed doctorate degree.

Education Burtonsville MD USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 17.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 15.0% 17.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 12.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 27.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 17.0% 15.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Burtonsville, Maryland

Less than $10,000 2.7% (27,944)
$10,000 to $14,999 0.7% (6,986)
$15,000 to $24,999 2.3% (23,286)
$25,000 to $34,999 0.7% (6,653)
$35,000 to $49,999 7.6% (77,844)
$50,000 to $74,999 7.6% (77,512)
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% (122,090)
$100,000 to $149,999 23.8% (243,182)
$150,000 to $199,999 15.7% (160,679)
$200,000 or more 26.9% (274,120)
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  • 2.7% of households in Burtonsville earn Less than $10,000.

  • 0.7% of households in Burtonsville earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 2.3% of households in Burtonsville earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 0.7% of households in Burtonsville earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Burtonsville earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Burtonsville earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Burtonsville earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 23.8% of households in Burtonsville earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Burtonsville earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 26.9% of households in Burtonsville earn $200,000 or more.

Income Burtonsville MD USA
Less than $10,000 2.7% 4.4% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.7% 2.4% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.3% 4.3% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 0.7% 4.9% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.6% 7.5% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 7.6% 12.8% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 11.9% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.8% 18.9% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 15.7% 12.5% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 26.9% 20.3% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)