What are the schools like in Algonquin, MD?

School district data for Algonquin is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Algonquin?

The median household income in Algonquin, MD is $64,185 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Algonquin, MD?

Algonquin has an average high temperature of 44.6°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.1 inches.

Algonquin, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Algonquin, MD?

Algonquin has a violent crime rate of 238.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1409.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Algonquin, MD a Good Place to Live?

Algonquin is a small town of 1,055 in Maryland, with a median household income of $64,185 and a 8.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Algonquin stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Algonquin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Algonquin city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Algonquin metro area.

Metric	Algonquin, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$286,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,185	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Algonquin's violent crime rate is 238.0 per 100,000 residents — 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

238.0 /100k

Property Crime

1409.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Algonquin, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Algonquin sees average highs of 44.6°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation and 14.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Algonquin, MD
Average High — January	44.6°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	46.8"
Annual Snowfall	14.1"

Demographics

Metric	Algonquin, MD	National Avg
Population	1,055	—
Median Age	60.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.3%	22.2%
65 and over	42.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cambridge, MD 3 mi Trappe, MD 6 mi Church Creek, MD 7 mi Oxford, MD 8 mi Secretary, MD 8 mi

Algonquin vs Other Cities

Algonquin, MD vs Cambridge, MD Algonquin, MD vs Trappe, MD Algonquin, MD vs Church Creek, MD Algonquin, MD vs Oxford, MD Algonquin, MD vs Secretary, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Algonquin, MD affordable or expensive?

Algonquin has a median home value of $286,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $64,185.

What is the crime rate in Algonquin, MD?

Algonquin's violent crime rate is 238.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1409.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Algonquin?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Algonquin, MD a good place to live?

Algonquin, MD has a population of 1,055, a median household income of $64,185, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Algonquin?

Algonquin averages 44.6°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches with about 14.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Algonquin?

The population of Algonquin, Maryland is 1,055 with a median age of 60.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Algonquin?

Key numbers for living in Algonquin: median home $286,500, median household income $64,185, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Algonquin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.