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Berwyn Heights, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Berwyn Heights - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,306
Residents
$145,833
Median income
$411,700
Median home
$2,246
Median rent (state)

Berwyn Heights - the verdict

Nationally, Berwyn Heights sits in the 93rd percentile for household income and the 36th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

93rd
percentile, household income
78th
percentile, home value
87th
percentile, median rent
36th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Berwyn Heights, MD

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 3,306 residents in Berwyn Heights, a small town within Maryland. The typical household in Berwyn Heights brings in $145,833 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 1.8%. Home values in Berwyn Heights run a median of $411,700, and the median resident age is 34.2 years. About 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 65.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 1851.3 crimes per 100,000 residents, near the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 105.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $2,246 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Maryland's average monthly utility costs around $255 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 93.2 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

3,306 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$145,833 /yr

Poverty 1.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Berwyn Heights compare to other US cities?

Berwyn Heights measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 93% higher than other cities
Home value 78% pricier than other cities
Median rent 87% pricier than other cities
Safety 36% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Maryland, Berwyn Heights ranks #32 of 70 Maryland cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Berwyn Heights's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Maryland, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

93rdIncome percentile
36thSafety percentile

93rd percentile nationally for median household income · 36th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Berwyn Heights's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Berwyn Heights's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 49 Avg. percentile National median
Berwyn Heights's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Berwyn Heights's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$411,700 22nd percentile more affordable than 22% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Berwyn Heights $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Berwyn Heights, MD Berwyn Heights, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Berwyn Heights, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Berwyn Heights, MD median $145,833/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Berwyn Heights, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Berwyn Heights, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 41.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,306
Median Income
$145,833
Median Home Value
$411,700
Median Age
34.2
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Labor force participation
65.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1851.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
401.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1450.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,260 residents3,280 residents3,300 residents3,320 residents3,340 residents3,360 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,337 residents 3,338 residents ▲ +0.0%
Berwyn Heights's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
58.3%
Carpool
6.1%
Public Transit
5.8%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
27.0%
Other
2.8%

Based on 1,558 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Berwyn Heights sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,246/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Drum Point
3,219 people
Konterra
3,212 people
Grasonville
3,431 people
Princess Anne
3,461 people
Andrews AFB
3,075 people
Smithsburg
3,069 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Berwyn Heights's 3,306 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Claryville, KY
3,306 people
Palmyra, NY
3,306 people
Spencer, NC
3,305 people
Keowee Key, SC
3,307 people
Brillion, WI
3,307 people
Tusculum, TN
3,304 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Berwyn Heights's $145,833 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Lake Mohawk, NJ
$145,806 median income
Horace, ND
$145,801 median income
East Massapequa, NY
$145,875 median income
Greenwood, CO
$145,781 median income
Chain of Rocks, MO
$145,887 median income
Woods Creek, WA
$145,773 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Berwyn Heights, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Berwyn Heights, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 46.2% 8.9% 6.0% 26.7% 12.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 55.4% White 46.2% Black or African American 8.9% Asian 6.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 26.7% Two or more races 12.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Berwyn Heights compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Berwyn Heights (this city) 3,306 $145,833
Drum Point 3,219 $133,059
Konterra 3,212 $144,750
Grasonville 3,431 $111,842
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Berwyn Heights, MD?

What is the population of Berwyn Heights, MD? +

Berwyn Heights, MD counts 3,306 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Berwyn Heights, MD? +

In Berwyn Heights, the typical household earns $145,833 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Berwyn Heights? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Berwyn Heights; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

Is Berwyn Heights, MD safe? +

Berwyn Heights has a total crime rate of 1851.3 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Berwyn Heights, MD? +

Homes in Berwyn Heights carry a median value of $411,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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