What are the schools like in Layhill, MD?

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

What is the median household income in Layhill?

The median household income in Layhill, MD is $131,528 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Layhill, MD?

Layhill has an average high temperature of 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Layhill, MD affordable or expensive?

Layhill's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Layhill is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $535,500 and the median rent is $2,478 per month.

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

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

Is Layhill, MD a Good Place to Live?

Layhill is a small town of 5,157 in Maryland, with a median household income of $131,528 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

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

All Layhill 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

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

Metric	Layhill, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$535,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,478	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$131,528	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Layhill 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	Layhill, 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	47.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Layhill sees average highs of 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation and 15.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Layhill, MD
Average High — January	42.2°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	45.1"
Annual Snowfall	15.8"

Demographics

Metric	Layhill, MD	National Avg
Population	5,157	—
Median Age	43.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	27.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	39.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.2%	18.9%
Asian	15.6%	6.3%
Under 18	18.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Glenmont, MD 1 mi Leisure World, MD 2 mi Aspen Hill, MD 2 mi Colesville, MD 2 mi Cloverly, MD 3 mi

Layhill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layhill, MD affordable or expensive?

Layhill's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Layhill roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $535,500 and median rent is $2,478/month.

What is the crime rate in Layhill, MD?

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

What are the schools like in Layhill?

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

Is Layhill, MD a good place to live?

Layhill, MD has a population of 5,157, a median household income of $131,528, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. 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 Layhill?

Layhill averages 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches with about 15.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Layhill?

The population of Layhill, Maryland is 5,157 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Layhill?

Key numbers for living in Layhill: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $535,500, median household income $131,528. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Layhill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.