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Myersville, MD


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Myersville, Maryland

Myersville, Maryland, in Frederick county, is 10 miles NW of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 51 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. The town has a population of 1,382.

The People and Families of Myersville

In Myersville, about 79% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Myersville. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there. Myersville is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Myersville had a median family income of $75,768. Myersville is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Myersville isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Myersville.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Myersville residents, with $4,600. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Myersville Housing

In Myersville, 85% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Myersville has higher property taxes than most places in Maryland, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Myersville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMyersville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMyersville People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMyersville College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMyersville Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Myersville, MD

Comparing Myersville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men74
Racial Diversity52
Female Share of the Population21
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use31
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Affordability of Rents14
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11
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