The Town FilesBrunswick, Maryland
City in Frederick County · population 7,762 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $374,500
- Household income
- $118,025
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 37.2
Brunswick is a city of 7,762 people in Frederick County, Maryland. The median home is worth $374,500, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 88% of Maryland towns, better for cycling than 77% of Maryland towns, quieter than 71% of Maryland towns.
How Brunswick ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brunswick is worth $374,500, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $118,025, which is more affordable than 83% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,217 a month. 86.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brunswick | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $374,500 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,217 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $118,025 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.1% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Brunswick
| People | Brunswick | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.6% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.3% | — |
| Work from home | 21.4% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 39.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 94.3% |
Weather in Brunswick
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 21.1°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.0 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brunswick since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 19, 1996 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 20, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 21, 2016.
Severe weather in Frederick County since 1996
Frederick County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| June 25, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4374: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Frederick County
Frederick County had 108,438 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,852 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Brunswick itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Brunswick
3 public schools with 2,306 students, about 17.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High | 9-12 | 879 | 19.1 |
| Brunswick Elementary | PK-5 | 773 | 16.1 |
| Brunswick Middle | 6-8 | 654 | 16.4 |
Towns near Brunswick
- Lovettsville, VA3.4 mi · 2,694 people · home $543,700
- Jefferson, MD5.6 mi · 2,697 people · home $533,100
- Braddock Heights, MD9.5 mi · 3,075 people · home $537,700
- Middletown, MD9.8 mi · 4,943 people · home $554,800
- Ballenger Creek, MD11.8 mi · 24,999 people · home $387,300
- Shannondale, WV12.3 mi · 3,487 people · home $293,600
- Boonsboro, MD13.2 mi · 3,799 people · home $352,400
- Purcellville, VA13.3 mi · 8,929 people · home $654,200
Brunswick questions
Is Brunswick, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brunswick scores better for retirees than 37% of Maryland towns and quieter than 71%. 12.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Brunswick?
The median owner-occupied home in Brunswick is valued at $374,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $118,025, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,217 a month.
What is the weather like in Brunswick?
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 21.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 32.0 inches of snow.
Does Brunswick get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brunswick since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 19, 1996. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)