Finksburg is a somewhat small town located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 11,777 people and two associated neighborhoods, Finksburg is the 71st largest community in Maryland. Housing costs in Finksburg 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.Unlike some towns, Finksburg isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Finksburg are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Finksburg is a town of managers, professionals, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Finksburg who work in management occupations (16.07%), business and financial occupations (11.72%), and office and administrative support (10.44%). Also of interest is that Finksburg has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 19.13% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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. Finksburg 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, Finksburg’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. One downside of living in Finksburg is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Finksburg, the average commute to work is 36.17 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. The citizens of Finksburg are among the most well-educated in the nation: 47.27% of adults in Finksburg have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Finksburg in 2022 was $60,156, which is wealthy relative to Maryland and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $240,624 for a family of four. Finksburg is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Finksburg home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Finksburg residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Finksburg include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Finksburg is English. Other important languages spoken here include Urdu and Spanish.
