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Cordova, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Caroline County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
427 Population 88/sq mi density
$94,226 Median Income $38,853 per capita
$338,300 Home Value $430,381 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
464 Violent Crime/100K 3,097 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
464 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cordova, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,226
25% above
$38,853 per capita
Home Value
$338,300
20% above
Zillow: $430,381
Violent Crime
464/100K
22% above
3,097/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Cordova Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
125%
Home Value
120%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cordova a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cordova residents earn a median household income of $94,226 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,853. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 732 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cordova is $338,300 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $430,381. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Cordova reports 464 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,097/100K.

Education

20.4% of adults in Cordova hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cordova has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population427
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,226
Per Capita$38,853
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$338,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$430,381
Housing Units202
Rent Burden31.8%

Crime

F
Violent464/100K
Property3,097/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,061/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation58 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute50 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Cordova was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.