At a Glance
Median Income
$43,211
$15,717 per capita
Home Value
$240,000
Zillow: $208,960
Median Rent
$951/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
68.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
25.6% smoking rate
How Accomac Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Accomac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Accomac a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Accomac residents earn a median household income of $43,211 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,717. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,264 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Accomac is $240,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,960. Median rent is $951/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
9.2% of adults in Accomac hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
68.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Accomac has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population999
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density2,437/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born24.2%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,211
Per Capita$15,717
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
B+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$951
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$208,960
Housing Units341
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking25.6%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation39 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+68.9%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Accomac was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
24.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.