Myersville is a very small town located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 1,854 people and two associated neighborhoods, Myersville is the 207th largest community in Maryland.
Housing costs in Myersville are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Maryland.
Also of interest is that Myersville has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Myersville telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 23.03% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Myersville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Myersville’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
In Myersville, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.33 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
If knowledge is power, Myersville is a pretty powerful place. 50.95% of the adults in Myersville have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Myersville in 2022 was $45,183, which is middle income relative to Maryland, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $180,732 for a family of four.
Myersville is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Myersville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Myersville residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Myersville include German, English, Irish, Slavic, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Myersville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.