At a Glance
Median Income
$69,342
$24,812 per capita
Violent Crime
1,109/100K
4,653/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Dames Quarter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dames Quarter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dames Quarter a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dames Quarter residents earn a median household income of $69,342 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,812. 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 452 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Dames Quarter reports 1,109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 192% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,653/100K.
Education
11.2% of adults in Dames Quarter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dames Quarter has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population207
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,342
Per Capita$24,812
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$196,588
Housing Units151
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,109/100K
Property4,653/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Broadband62.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dames Quarter was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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