What are the schools like in Bartonsville, MD?

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

What is the median household income in Bartonsville?

The median household income in Bartonsville, MD is $131,789 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Bartonsville, MD?

Bartonsville has an average high temperature of 43.1°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Bartonsville, MD affordable or expensive?

Bartonsville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bartonsville is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $542,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Bartonsville has a violent crime rate of 144.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 601.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bartonsville, MD a Good Place to Live?

Bartonsville is a small town of 2,373 in Maryland, with a median household income of $131,789 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

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

All Bartonsville 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

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

Metric	Bartonsville, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$542,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$131,789	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bartonsville's violent crime rate is 144.9 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

144.9 /100k

Property Crime

601.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bartonsville, 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	57.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bartonsville sees average highs of 43.1°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 31.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bartonsville, MD
Average High — January	43.1°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	31.4"

Demographics

Metric	Bartonsville, MD	National Avg
Population	2,373	—
Median Age	35.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	9.9%	6.3%
Under 18	31.5%	22.2%
65 and over	8.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Spring Ridge, MD 1 mi Linganore, MD 3 mi New Market, MD 4 mi Ballenger Creek, MD 4 mi Urbana, MD 4 mi

Bartonsville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bartonsville, MD affordable or expensive?

Bartonsville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bartonsville roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $542,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Bartonsville, MD?

Bartonsville's violent crime rate is 144.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 601.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bartonsville?

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

Is Bartonsville, MD a good place to live?

Bartonsville, MD has a population of 2,373, a median household income of $131,789, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. 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 Bartonsville?

Bartonsville averages 43.1°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 31.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bartonsville?

The population of Bartonsville, Maryland is 2,373 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bartonsville?

Key numbers for living in Bartonsville: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $542,600, median household income $131,789, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bartonsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.