At a Glance
Median Income
$49,602
$27,955 per capita
Home Value
$137,100
Zillow: $167,036
Median Rent
$725/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
117/100K
431/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Crisfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crisfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crisfield a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crisfield residents earn a median household income of $49,602 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,955. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% 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 Crisfield is $137,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,036. Median rent is $725/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Crisfield reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 431/100K. The murder rate is 39.2/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Crisfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crisfield 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 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,468
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,418/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,602
Per Capita$27,955
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,100
Rent$725
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$167,036
Housing Units1,425
Rent Burden25.1%
Crime
F
Violent117/100K
Property431/100K
Murder39.2/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary78/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation-2 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Crisfield was founded in 1663.
The median home in Crisfield was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.5% 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.
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