At a Glance
Median Income
$62,188
$26,282 per capita
Home Value
$127,900
Zillow: $192,378
Median Rent
$867/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,128/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Bloxom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bloxom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bloxom a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bloxom residents earn a median household income of $62,188 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,282. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% 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 Bloxom is $127,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,378. Median rent is $867/month, with 20.4% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Bloxom reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,128/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Bloxom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bloxom has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population459
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density1,391/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,188
Per Capita$26,282
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,900
Rent$867
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$192,378
Housing Units198
Rent Burden20.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,128/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation22 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bloxom was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.