At a Glance
Median Income
$64,250
$32,514 per capita
Home Value
$285,000
Zillow: $426,761
Median Rent
$1,315/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
218/100K
1,638/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Dagsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dagsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dagsboro a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dagsboro residents earn a median household income of $64,250 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,514. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,171 business establishments, including 688 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dagsboro is $285,000 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,761. Median rent is $1,315/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Dagsboro reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,638/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.0% of adults in Dagsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dagsboro has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,350
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density938/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,250
Per Capita$32,514
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
A
Home Value$285,000
Rent$1,315
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$426,761
Housing Units562
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
F
Violent218/100K
Property1,638/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault109/100K
Burglary218/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation11 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Dagsboro was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 688 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.
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