What are the schools like in Boonsboro, MD?

Boonsboro is served primarily by Washington County Public Schools. The district operates 25 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 10 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Boonsboro?

The median household income in Boonsboro, MD is $96,111 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Boonsboro, MD?

Boonsboro has an average high temperature of 41.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Boonsboro, MD affordable or expensive?

Boonsboro's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Boonsboro is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $341,900 and the median rent is $1,174 per month.

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

Boonsboro has a violent crime rate of 207.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 735.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Boonsboro, MD a Good Place to Live?

Boonsboro is a small town of 3,785 in Maryland, with a median household income of $96,111 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Boonsboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Boonsboro 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: 95.1

Boonsboro's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Boonsboro costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Boonsboro, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$341,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,174	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,111	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Boonsboro's violent crime rate is 207.9 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

207.9 /100k

Property Crime

735.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Boonsboro is served primarily by Washington County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Boonsboro, MD	National Avg
School District	Washington County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	25	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	10	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Boonsboro sees average highs of 41.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation and 27.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Boonsboro, MD
Average High — January	41.2°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	46.1"
Annual Snowfall	27.5"

Demographics

Metric	Boonsboro, MD	National Avg
Population	3,785	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	29.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mapleville, MD 2 mi Keedysville, MD 2 mi San Mar, MD 3 mi Eakles Mill, MD 3 mi Mount Lena, MD 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Boonsboro

Boonsboro, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21713

Boonsboro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boonsboro, MD affordable or expensive?

Boonsboro's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Boonsboro roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $341,900 and median rent is $1,174/month.

What is the crime rate in Boonsboro, MD?

Boonsboro's violent crime rate is 207.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 735.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Boonsboro?

Public schools in Boonsboro are operated by Washington County Public Schools. The district has 25 elementary, 7 middle, and 10 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Boonsboro, MD a good place to live?

Boonsboro, MD has a population of 3,785, a median household income of $96,111, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Boonsboro?

Boonsboro averages 41.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches with about 27.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Boonsboro?

Boonsboro, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21713.

What is the population of Boonsboro?

The population of Boonsboro, Maryland is 3,785 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Boonsboro?

Key numbers for living in Boonsboro: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $341,900, median household income $96,111, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boonsboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.