At a Glance
Median Income
$28,125
$24,753 per capita
Home Value
$129,000
Zillow: $213,259
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
36.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
18.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deal Island a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 $213,259. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population311
Median Age62.7 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$213,259
Housing Units339
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
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.
38.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.