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Princess Anne, MD


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Princess Anne, Maryland

Princess Anne, Maryland, in Somerset county, is 77 miles SE of Bowie, Maryland (center to center) and 86 miles SE of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is home to some 2,313 residents.

The People and Families of Princess Anne

In Princess Anne, about 30% of adults are married. People in Princess Anne have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Princess Anne than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Princess Anne had a median family income of $26,351.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Princess Anne. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Princess Anne Housing

According to the 2000 census, 26% of the housing in Princess Anne was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Princess Anne, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town. In Princess Anne you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Princess Anne, 93% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Princess Anne Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Princess Anne Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Princess Anne Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Princess Anne Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Princess Anne Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Princess Anne Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Princess Anne, MD

Comparing Princess Anne 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 Diversity107
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens24
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use94
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times810
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes59

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime11

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