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Burtonsville.
Burtonsville is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Burtonsville
Burtonsville is a community of 10,063 people in Maryland. The median household income is $130,000, median rent runs about $2,358 per month, and median home values are around $488,800. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Burtonsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
33.2%
Broadband Internet
97.1%
of households
Population Growth
+2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics33.2% foreign-born, most often from Pakistan
Who lives in Burtonsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Burtonsville, the largest foreign-born group is from Pakistan (14.5%), and 10.9% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.5%
of households
Married Couples
56.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.32
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 38% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Burtonsville
In Burtonsville, rent runs 38% above the MD average, and home values are 16% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,413
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $465,808 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Burtonsville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Burtonsville, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Burtonsville: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Burtonsville is less than 1% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Burtonsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute32.9 min avg
How Burtonsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Burtonsville, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 39% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Major hub12.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Montgomery County Police Department, which covers Burtonsville, runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
167.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,571.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Montgomery County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Burtonsville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Winter Weather | $1.4M |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.7M |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.9M |
| 2022 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
| 2021 | 48 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.8M |
| 2020 | 53 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2019 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2018 | 48 | Flood | $100 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Burtonsville is less than 1% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Burtonsville, is typically good — 299 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
299
per year
Moderate Days
61
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Burtonsville is less than 1% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Burtonsville has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.5"
Annual Snowfall
15.8"
Hot Days/Year
36
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
86
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.46" |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.73" |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 4.20" |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 3.80" |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 4.41" |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 4.38" |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.17" |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 3.80" |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 4.70" |
| Oct | 69°F | 50°F | 4.41" |
| Nov | 57°F | 39°F | 3.52" |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 3.93" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Burtonsville
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Burtonsville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Olney
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Columbia
Holy Cross Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 8.6 mi away · Silver Spring
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Burtonsville
Burtonsville's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Burtonsville (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland Global Campus
14.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 49,664 students · in-state tuition $8,280 · 32% graduate · median earnings $68,110 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Maryland-College Park
8.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,760 students · in-state tuition $12,290 · 86% graduate · median earnings $89,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 13,773 students · in-state tuition $5,394 · 23% graduate · median earnings $55,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,266 students · in-state tuition $62,242 · 79% graduate · median earnings $85,458 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,649 students · in-state tuition $4,146 · 21% graduate · median earnings $53,227 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Baltimore-Washington Parkway, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Burtonsville
Burtonsville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Baltimore-Washington Parkway (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
7 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
9 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
11 mi awayRock Creek Park
Park
13 mi awayAfrican American Civil War Memorial
National Park Site
14 mi awayKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
National Park Site
14 mi awayCarter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayPublic Libraries in Burtonsville
Marilyn J Praisner Branch
14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville
Cities Near Burtonsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Burtonsville?
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Burtonsville FAQ
Is Burtonsville, Maryland affordable?⌄
Burtonsville's median rent is $2,358/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $134,276/year. Median home value is $488,800.
Is Burtonsville, Maryland safe?⌄
Burtonsville is policed by the Montgomery County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 167 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1571 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Burtonsville, Maryland?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Burtonsville, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Burtonsville, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Burtonsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,358/month and median household income is $134,276/year. The median home value is $488,800. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Burtonsville, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Burtonsville is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from