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Brentwood, Maryland


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Brentwood, Maryland

Brentwood, Maryland, in Prince Georges county, is 4 miles NE of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Brentwood has a population of 2,844.

The People and Families of Brentwood

In Brentwood, about 35% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Brentwood. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 71% of Brentwood is non-white. No single racial group represents Brentwood, a town where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brentwood had a median family income of $45,244.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Brentwood Housing

Owners occupy 56% of the housing units in Brentwood. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Brentwood is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Brentwood, 76% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the town, try the public transportation system.

Of Note

High Points

Brentwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBrentwood Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBrentwood Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Brentwood, MD

Comparing Brentwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women84
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men85
Male Share of the Population79
Female Share of the Population42
Age of the Population12
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work75
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents24
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