Detmold is a small town of 99 in Maryland, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Detmold stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Detmold is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Detmold 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: 85.8
Detmold's overall cost of living index is 85.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Detmold costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Detmold, MD
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Detmold's violent crime rate is 123.6 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
123.6 /100k
Property Crime
1050.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Detmold, MD
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Detmold sees average highs of 33.9°F in January
and 79.4°F in July,
with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.8 inches of snow per year.
Detmold's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Detmold roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Detmold's violent crime rate is 123.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1050.9 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.
Detmold, MD has a population of 99, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Detmold averages 33.9°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches
with about 30.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Detmold, Maryland is 99 with a median age of 66.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Detmold: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Detmold side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.