St. Mary's County, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
114,372 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$114,580 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$390,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$655 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,493 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lexington Park Metro Area
2
Maryland
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lexington Park Metro Area
3
Maryland
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 36
Feb 3 3 38
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 3 0 56
May 4 0 64
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 3 0 49
Dec 3 2 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Schools

The Kings Christian Academy
2 miles, NE 5 star

Colleges

Blades School of Hair Design
5 miles, NE 1 star
St Mary's College of Maryland
6 miles, SE 3.2 star
College of Southern Maryland
35 miles, NW 1.9 star
Rappahannock Community College
46 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital
8 miles, NW 3.2 star
Calverthealth Medical Center
23 miles, N 4.1 star
Riverside Tappahannock Hospital
29 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Richmond International Airport
66 miles, SW 2.3 star