Braddock Hotel, Braddock Heights, Maryland, Postcard, Circa 1915 (52458525270) · Ann Longmore-Etheridge from Western Maryland, United States / Public domainJefferson Blvd Mid · Unknown authorUnknown author / Public domain
Braddock Heights is a small town of 2,857 in Maryland, with a median household income of $121,466
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is
9% above the national average.
Strengths:
Braddock Heights stands out for a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Braddock Heights is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Braddock Heights 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
Braddock Heights's overall cost of living index is 108.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Braddock Heights costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.
Metric
Braddock Heights, MD
National Avg
Median Home Value
$467,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$996
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$121,466
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Braddock Heights'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
Braddock Heights, MD
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Braddock Heights sees average highs of 43.1°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.4 inches of snow per year.
Braddock Heights's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Braddock Heights roughly 9% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $467,800 and median rent is $996/month.
Braddock Heights'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.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Braddock Heights, MD has a population of 2,857, a median household income of $121,466, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Braddock Heights averages 43.1°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches
with about 31.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Braddock Heights, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21714.
The population of Braddock Heights, Maryland is 2,857 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Braddock Heights: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $467,800, median household income $121,466, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Braddock Heights side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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