Discovery, MD

Comprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile

Living in Discovery, MD: Quick Facts & Overview

Population: 10,719 residents (1,376 people per sq. mi.)
Average House Price: $459,514
Average Household Income: $121,971

Discovery, MD is located in the state of Maryland. It is home to about 10,719 people, with around 1,376 residents living in every square mile.

If you want to buy a house in Discovery, the average price is around $459,514. That makes local housing 2% higher than the Maryland average of $450,580, and 49% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in Discovery earns about $121,971 a year. This income is 7% higher than the average family in Maryland ($114,054), and 55% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 10,719

Median Household Income $121,971

Median Home Value $459,514

Median Age 42.8 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income	$51,723
Labor Force Participation	73.1%
Unemployment Rate	2.1%
Average Commute Time	34.6 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate	88.1%
Median Rent	$1,537
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)	25.6%
Total Housing Units	3,890

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

County	Frederick
County FIPS	24021
Metro Area (CBSA)	Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Combined Area (CSA)	Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA
Population Density	1,376.2/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)	39.4654, -77.3608
Timezone	America/New_York
National Ranking	3
Incorporated	No

Household Structure

Average Family Size	3.24
Dual Income Families	71.6%

Marital Status

Married	58.1%
Never Married	25.6%
Divorced	10.0%
Widowed	6.4%

Gender

Male	50.1%
Female	49.9%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)	3.7%
Poverty Rate	2.8%

Key Population Groups

Veterans	7.0%
Disabled Population	8.5%
Limited English Proficiency	1.5%

All ZIP Codes in Discovery

ZIP Code	Population	Median Household Income	Median Home Value
21793	10,719	$121,971	$459,514

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