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Brunswick, MD

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 47
Population7,994
Foreign Born3.3%
Population Density2,441people per mi²
Median Age36.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

108/100

8% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Brunswick, Maryland

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$34k
Comfortable $68k$100k
Luxury $158k+$246k+
Elite (Top 5%) $186k+$289k+
Affordability Ratio

117%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean76%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
9
Positive
15
Poor
3
Negative
3

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

9.9mi

Gas

18 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Hospital

9 within 20 miles

12.6mi

Airport

IAD — Washington Dulles International

27.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Brunswick, MD

0.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 9.4 mi
Camping20Nearest 5.6 mi
Marina0 
Winery4Nearest 4.2 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 14.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$116k+10.8%
54% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.4M
115% above US avg
College Educated
36.6%
5% above US avg
WFH
17.9%
25% above US avg
Homeownership
86.2%
32% above US avg
Median Home
$349k
24% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 77% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
8.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+74.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+42.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery*
0.84 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.54 / 1k Residents77% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+106.0%
Burglary
0.64 / 1k Residents61% below state avg
Larceny-Theft*
13.30 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+3Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Brunswick, Maryland
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D+
Poor11.3% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (8% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season211 days281 frost-free
Annual Rainfall52.5"
Elevation427 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor214 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,441/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Fair23 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Heat Wave, Hurricane, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 262 mi · coast 141 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$49.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityWashington690k people are 42 mi away
Nearest Major AirportIAD27 mi away
Distance to State Capital65 miAnnapolis, MD
Nearest Prison17 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T02:14:24.000Z

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