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Preston, MD


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Preston, Maryland

Preston, Maryland, in Caroline county, is 48 miles E of Bowie, Maryland (center to center) and 55 miles SE of Baltimore, Maryland. The town contains a population of approximately 566.

The People and Families of Preston

In Preston, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Preston, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Preston had a median family income of $53,365.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Preston favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Preston Housing

Preston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Preston, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Preston Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Preston People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Preston Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Preston, MD

Comparing Preston 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
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men85
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity84
Well-Paid Single Women73
Senior Citizens57
Age of the Population45
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income96
College Educated Adults85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times37
Public Transportation Use31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Housing Recently Built33
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime37
Low Property Crime11
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