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Is Aspen Hill a Good Place to Live? Aspen Hill, Maryland: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Aspen Hill ranks #267 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #132 of 524 smaller cities and #15 of 20 in Maryland. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($111,575, #124 of 524), and trails on long commutes (34.1 min, #489 of 524).
Aspen Hill by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Aspen Hill's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Aspen Hill: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Aspen Hill safe?
What is the cost of living in Aspen Hill?
Aspen Hill's cost of living index is 108.9, 9% above the US level of 100 and #1079 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,916/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $570,000.
| Measure | Aspen Hill | MarylandMD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 108.9#1079 of 1,308 | 105 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $570,000#1049 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,916/mo#1051 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 5.1x#864 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 20.6%#523 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Maryland is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Aspen Hill safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Aspen Hill alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Aspen Hill crime rate or rank it on safety. Maryland as a whole records 358 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Aspen Hill?
The median household in Aspen Hill earns $111,575, 34% above the US figure of $83,163 and 8% above Maryland ($102,905). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Aspen Hill | MarylandMD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $111,575#223 of 1,312 | $102,905 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 9.7%#477 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Maryland is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Aspen Hill?
The median resident of Aspen Hill is 37.9 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 43.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #380 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Aspen Hill | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 43.3%#380 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 64.7% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Aspen Hill's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Aspen Hill to describe its public schools. 28.9% of adults are obese and 11.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Aspen Hill | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 28.9%#323 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 11.6%#715 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 13.8%#117 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 14.3%#1037 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Aspen Hill?
The average commute in Aspen Hill is 34.1 minutes (Maryland 32.3); 8.5% of workers take transit and 23% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Aspen Hill scores 12.1 of 20 (above average walkable), #464 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 75.6°F and winters 36.6°F, with 41.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Aspen Hill | MarylandMD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 34.1 min#1250 of 1,312 | 32.3 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 15.4%#1228 of 1,312 | 14.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 53.7% | 66.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 8.5% | 5% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 23% | 15.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 12.1#464 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Maryland is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42.2 | 26.9 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 45 | 28.4 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 53.7 | 35.9 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 65.9 | 45.6 | 3.2 |
| May | 74.3 | 54.9 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 82.2 | 63.6 | 4 |
| Jul | 87.1 | 68.8 | 4 |
| Aug | 84.9 | 67 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 77.5 | 60 | 4 |
| Oct | 65.9 | 48 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 55.7 | 38.2 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 46 | 30.9 | 3.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Rockville 1 Ne.
| Measure | Aspen Hill | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 56.2°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 75.6°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 36.6°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 41.3 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Rockville 1 Ne.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Aspen Hill?
Montgomery County's air had a median air quality index of 39, and 83% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Montgomery County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, earthquake, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.06% of building value, lower than 99% of US counties.
| Measure | Aspen Hill | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 39#281 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.06%#9 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Montgomery County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Montgomery County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.0066% | 70% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0032% | 53% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0018% | 46% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0012% | 35% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0018% | 21% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.039% | 4% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Aspen Hill compare with similar-size cities?
Aspen Hill is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #132 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 53,279.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Hill, MDPop. 53,279 | #267 | 62.8 | $111,575 | $1,916/mo | no data | 34.1 min |
| Pinellas Park, FLPop. 53,560 | #708 | 54.8 | $63,432 | $1,631/mo | 247 | 22.5 min |
| Methuen Town, MAPop. 53,475 | #172 | 65.3 | $113,310 | $1,749/mo | 114 | 27.7 min |
| Galveston, TXPop. 53,424 | #1086 | 48.2 | $55,631 | $1,298/mo | 506 | 20.2 min |
| Diamond Bar, CAPop. 53,355 | #755 | 54.1 | $108,281 | $2,521/mo | 124 | 33.3 min |
| Oak Park, ILPop. 53,292 | #77 | 69.2 | $110,820 | $1,593/mo | 236 | 31.6 min |
| Eagle Mountain, UTPop. 53,290 | #451 | 59.0 | $113,648 | $2,020/mo | no data | 32.3 min |
| Edina, MNPop. 53,262 | #26 | 72.2 | $128,767 | $1,844/mo | 52 | 20.4 min |
| Elyria, OHPop. 53,035 | #894 | 51.9 | $54,945 | $906/mo | 186 | 22.6 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Aspen Hill compare with the rest of Maryland?
Aspen Hill ranks #15 of the 20 Maryland cities we track, with a score of 62.8 against Maryland's statewide 53.6. Its households earn 8% above the Maryland median.
| City | Rank in MD | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda, MDPop. 69,397 | #1 | 76.7 | $192,237 | $2,469/mo | no data |
| Ellicott City, MDPop. 75,257 | #2 | 74.3 | $156,964 | $2,061/mo | no data |
| Potomac, MDPop. 45,902 | #3 | 72.9 | $236,675 | $2,887/mo | no data |
| North Bethesda, MDPop. 49,677 | #4 | 72.1 | $129,092 | $2,191/mo | no data |
| Columbia, MDPop. 104,338 | #5 | 71.5 | $131,490 | $2,042/mo | no data |
| Rockville, MDPop. 67,671 | #6 | 71.4 | $128,649 | $2,274/mo | 108 |
| Gaithersburg, MDPop. 69,825 | #7 | 68.2 | $112,467 | $2,058/mo | 216 |
| Germantown, MDPop. 90,719 | #8 | 67.5 | $117,546 | $2,040/mo | no data |
| Severn, MDPop. 58,402 | #9 | 66.0 | $134,423 | $2,175/mo | no data |
| Bel Air South, MDPop. 58,137 | #10 | 64.9 | $123,653 | $1,757/mo | no data |
| Bowie, MDPop. 57,926 | #11 | 64.8 | $141,995 | $2,330/mo | 205 |
| Frederick, MDPop. 83,395 | #12 | 63.5 | $97,069 | $1,764/mo | 390 |
| Silver Spring, MDPop. 81,462 | #13 | 63.2 | $99,860 | $1,913/mo | no data |
| Wheaton, MDPop. 52,926 | #14 | 63.0 | $111,478 | $2,163/mo | no data |
| Aspen Hill, MDPop. 53,279 | #15 | 62.8 | $111,575 | $1,916/mo | no data |
| Towson, MDPop. 58,679 | #16 | 61.8 | $101,320 | $1,764/mo | no data |
| Waldorf, MDPop. 82,943 | #17 | 56.7 | $116,089 | $1,995/mo | no data |
| Glen Burnie, MDPop. 72,590 | #18 | 56.6 | $88,280 | $1,648/mo | no data |
| Baltimore, MDPop. 573,243 | #19 | 48.0 | $62,177 | $1,331/mo | 1,351 |
| Dundalk, MDPop. 65,969 | #20 | 45.5 | $64,520 | $1,473/mo | no data |
All 20 Maryland cities we track, by overall score. Maryland statewide: median income $102,905, violent crime 358 per 100,000.
How is Aspen Hill's score calculated?
Aspen Hill scores 62.8 out of 100, #267 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Maryland's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Aspen Hill. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
66.6 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Aspen Hill. Similar-size median 58.9.
67.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Aspen Hill's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
45.2 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Aspen Hill. Similar-size median 56.1.
70.9 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Aspen Hill. Similar-size median 50.0.
57.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Aspen Hill's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
58.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
80.6 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Aspen Hill alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Aspen Hill.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Aspen Hill.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Aspen Hill's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Aspen Hill has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Aspen Hill
Is Aspen Hill, MD a good place to live?
Aspen Hill ranks #267 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #132 of 524 smaller cities and #15 of 20 in Maryland. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($111,575, #124 of 524), and trails on long commutes (34.1 min, #489 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Aspen Hill?
Aspen Hill's cost of living index is 108.9, 9% above the US level of 100 and #1079 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,916/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $570,000.
Is Aspen Hill safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Aspen Hill alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Aspen Hill crime rate or rank it on safety. Maryland as a whole records 358 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Aspen Hill?
The median household in Aspen Hill earns $111,575, 34% above the US figure of $83,163 and 8% above Maryland ($102,905). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Aspen Hill?
Median rent in Aspen Hill is $1,916/mo (Census), #1051 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 20.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Aspen Hill?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Aspen Hill is $570,000, #1049 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Aspen Hill?
We have too few school records for Aspen Hill to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Aspen Hill?
The average commute is 34.1 minutes, #1250 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 32.3 minutes across Maryland. 15.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Aspen Hill?
Aspen Hill averages 56.2°F over the year, 75.6°F in summer and 36.6°F in winter, with 41.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Aspen Hill walkable?
Aspen Hill scores 12.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #464 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Aspen Hill at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Montgomery County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, earthquake, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.06% of building value, lower than 99% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Aspen Hill?
Montgomery County's air had a median air quality index of 39, and 83% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Aspen Hill?
Aspen Hill has 53,279 residents. The median resident of Aspen Hill is 37.9 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 43.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #380 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 64.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Aspen Hill compare with the rest of Maryland?
Aspen Hill ranks #15 of the 20 Maryland cities we track, with a score of 62.8 against Maryland's statewide 53.6. Its households earn 8% above the Maryland median.
What cities are similar in size to Aspen Hill?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Aspen Hill's population of 53,279 are Pinellas Park, FL (#708 overall), Methuen Town, MA (#172 overall), Galveston, TX (#1086 overall), Diamond Bar, CA (#755 overall), and Oak Park, IL (#77 overall). Aspen Hill is #267.