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Deal Island, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Somerset County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
311 Population 103/sq mi density
$28,125 Median Income $24,753 per capita
$129,000 Home Value $196,588 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
37 Violent Crime/100K 521 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$129,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Deal Island, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,125
63% below
$24,753 per capita
Home Value
$129,000
54% below
Zillow: $196,588
Violent Crime
37/100K
90% below
521/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
36.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Deal Island Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
37%
Home Value
46%
Poverty
294%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Deal Island a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Deal Island residents earn a median household income of $28,125 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,753. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Deal Island is $129,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,588. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Deal Island reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 521/100K.

Education

9.4% of adults in Deal Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Deal Island has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population311
Median Age62.7 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$28,125
Per Capita$24,753
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty36.4%
County GDP$1,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119

Housing

A
Home Value$129,000
Rent
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$196,588
Housing Units339
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

F
Violent37/100K
Property521/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation2 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute33 min
Broadband60.7%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Deal Island was built in 1959.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.