At a Glance
Home Value
$244,300
Zillow: $269,812
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
21.5% smoking rate
How Atlantic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atlantic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Atlantic a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atlantic is $244,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,812. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
21.5% of adults in Atlantic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atlantic has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population436
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$54,864
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
Home Value$244,300
Rent
Ownership97.0%
Zillow$269,812
Housing Units196
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation38 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Atlantic was built in 1962.
34.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.