What are the schools like in Barnesville, MD?

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

What is the median household income in Barnesville?

The median household income in Barnesville, MD is $211,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Barnesville, MD?

Barnesville has an average high temperature of 39.1°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Barnesville, MD affordable or expensive?

Barnesville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Barnesville is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $690,800 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Crime rate data for Barnesville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Barnesville, MD a Good Place to Live?

Barnesville is a small town of 186 in Maryland, with a median household income of $211,250 . Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Barnesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Barnesville's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Barnesville costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Barnesville, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$690,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	98.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$211,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Barnesville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Barnesville, 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	67.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Barnesville sees average highs of 39.1°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation and 32.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Barnesville, MD
Average High — January	39.1°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.9"
Annual Snowfall	32.6"

Demographics

Metric	Barnesville, MD	National Avg
Population	186	—
Median Age	45.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	35.5%	22.2%
65 and over	20.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ten Mile Creek, MD 4 mi Clarksburg, MD 6 mi Poolesville, MD 6 mi Germantown, MD 7 mi Urbana, MD 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Barnesville

Barnesville, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20838

Barnesville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnesville, MD affordable or expensive?

Barnesville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Barnesville roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $690,800 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Barnesville, MD?

Crime data for Barnesville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Barnesville?

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

Is Barnesville, MD a good place to live?

Barnesville, MD has a population of 186, a median household income of $211,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Barnesville?

Barnesville averages 39.1°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches with about 32.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Barnesville?

Barnesville, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20838.

What is the population of Barnesville?

The population of Barnesville, Maryland is 186 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Barnesville?

Key numbers for living in Barnesville: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $690,800, median household income $211,250. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Barnesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.