Cordova, MD

Maryland

Cordova is a small town in Maryland with a population of 427. Residents earn $94,226 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
427 Population 88/sq mi density
$94,226 Median Income $38,853 per capita
$338,300 Home Value $430,381 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,226 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$338,300 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,226
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $338,300
20% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.4%
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.5%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Cordova Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population427
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,226
Per Capita$38,853
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,590M
Commute50 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$338,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$430,381

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.4%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation58 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+92.4%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute50 min
Libraries3

Is Cordova a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cordova receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Cordova stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cordova is $94,226, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cordova is $338,300, 20% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Cordova experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Cordova has a population of 427 with a density of 88 people per square mile. The median age is 49.9 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.3%), with 3.3% Black.

Population

427
Total Population
88
People / sq mi
49.9yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.4%
Female 35.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Cordova vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cordova vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cordova is $94,226, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes.

Income: Cordova vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,226
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,853
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
IRS Avg AGI$61,309

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)732
County GDP$1,590M

Business (County)

Restaurants37
Healthcare47
Retail85
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,864
10% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time49.9 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cordova is $338,300, 20% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $430,381.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$338,300
20% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$430,381

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,864
10% above US avg
Effective Rate1.14%
In Cordova, 30.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.4% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cordova vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.5%
5% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.5%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death10,061/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access22.4%
Healthcare Facilities47

Crime Rates: Cordova vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Cordova has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall12.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation58 ft (18 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates38.8680°N, 75.9989°W
County FIPS24011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.9%
D 29.9%

Winner: Republican by 38.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.4%
39% below US avg
High School+92.4%
School Test Score5.85
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density88/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities47
Restaurants37
Retail Stores85

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute49.9 min
Work from Home0.0%

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