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 people of the town are in the Washington metropolitan area. Myersville 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):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
Profile of Myersville, MD
Comparing Myersville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Age of the Population | |  |
| Senior Citizens | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
