What are the schools like in Union Bridge, MD?

Union Bridge is served primarily by Carroll County Public Schools. The district operates 23 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Union Bridge?

The median household income in Union Bridge, MD is $62,841 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Union Bridge, MD?

Union Bridge has an average high temperature of 40.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Union Bridge, MD affordable or expensive?

Union Bridge's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Union Bridge is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $240,200 and the median rent is $1,083 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Union Bridge, MD?

Union Bridge has a violent crime rate of 62.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 360.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Union Bridge, MD a Good Place to Live?

Union Bridge is a small town of 939 in Maryland, with a median household income of $62,841 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Union Bridge stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Union Bridge 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: 102.7

Union Bridge's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Union Bridge costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Union Bridge, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$240,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,083	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,841	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Union Bridge's violent crime rate is 62.3 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

62.3 /100k

Property Crime

360.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Union Bridge is served primarily by Carroll County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Union Bridge, MD	National Avg
School District	Carroll County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	23	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Union Bridge sees average highs of 40.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation and 27.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Union Bridge, MD
Average High — January	40.0°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	27.5"

Demographics

Metric	Union Bridge, MD	National Avg
Population	939	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	6.2%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Union Bridge

Union Bridge, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21791

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Union Bridge, MD affordable or expensive?

Union Bridge's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Union Bridge roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $240,200 and median rent is $1,083/month.

What is the crime rate in Union Bridge, MD?

Union Bridge's violent crime rate is 62.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 360.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Union Bridge?

Public schools in Union Bridge are operated by Carroll County Public Schools. The district has 23 elementary, 9 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Union Bridge, MD a good place to live?

Union Bridge, MD has a population of 939, a median household income of $62,841, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. 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 Union Bridge?

Union Bridge averages 40.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches with about 27.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Union Bridge?

Union Bridge, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21791.

What is the population of Union Bridge?

The population of Union Bridge, Maryland is 939 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Union Bridge?

Key numbers for living in Union Bridge: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $240,200, median household income $62,841, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Union Bridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.