At a Glance
Median Income
$97,880
$43,412 per capita
Home Value
$230,000
Zillow: $308,747
Bachelor's Degree+
39.5%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
12.4% smoking rate
How Captains Cove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Captains Cove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Captains Cove a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Captains Cove residents earn a median household income of $97,880 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,412. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Captains Cove is $230,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,747. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
39.5% of adults in Captains Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Captains Cove 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
Population1,676
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$97,880
Per Capita$43,412
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,000
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$308,747
Housing Units996
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation16 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.5%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Captains Cove was built in 2004.
20.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.