Cobb Island, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Westmoreland County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,162 Population 1,844/sq mi density
$161,141 Median Income $51,347 per capita
$246,100 Home Value $369,057 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$161,141 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$246,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cobb Island, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$161,141
114% above
$51,347 per capita
Home Value
$246,100
13% below
Zillow: $369,057
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Cobb Island Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cobb Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
214%
Home Value
87%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cobb Island a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cobb Island residents earn a median household income of $161,141 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,347. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cobb Island is $246,100 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,057. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Education

7.4% of adults in Cobb Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cobb Island has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,162
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density1,844/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$161,141
Per Capita$51,347
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$666M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$246,100
Rent
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$369,057
Housing Units666
Rent Burden33.2%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,259/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation13 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute49 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Cobb Island was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.