Economy & Jobs — Shady Side, Maryland
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $153,661 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$157,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $65,833 |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,631 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Professional | 21.2% |
| Construction | 12.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 12.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 578 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 378 |
| Physician Offices | 310 |
| Real Estate Offices | 279 |
| Law Offices | 239 |
| Dental Offices | 211 |
| Insurance Agencies | 186 |
| Auto Repair | 168 |
| Beauty Salons | 152 |
| Commercial Banks | 152 |
| Liquor Stores | 111 |
| Child Day Care | 108 |
| Coffee Shops | 107 |
| Gas Stations | 104 |
| Grocery Stores | 97 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
