Jarrettsville is a very small town located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 2,888 people and two associated neighborhoods, Jarrettsville is the 168th largest community in Maryland.

Housing costs in Jarrettsville 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 Jarrettsville 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 Jarrettsville telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 21.05% 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.

Because of many things, Jarrettsville is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Jarrettsville a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Jarrettsville has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Jarrettsville’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 Jarrettsville is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Jarrettsville, the average commute to work is 35.56 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

As is often the case in a small town, Jarrettsville doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Jarrettsville is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 41.88% of adults in Jarrettsville have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Jarrettsville in 2022 was $59,031, which is upper middle income relative to Maryland, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $236,124 for a family of four.

The people who call Jarrettsville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Jarrettsville residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Jarrettsville include German, Polish, English, Italian, and Irish.

The most common language spoken in Jarrettsville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.