Dames Quarter, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Somerset County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
207 Population 17/sq mi density
$69,342 Median Income $24,812 per capita
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,342 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Dames Quarter, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,342
8% below
$24,812 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Income
92%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dames Quarter a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population207
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
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%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
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%
Broadband91.9%
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.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.