At a Glance
Median Income
$61,344
$26,979 per capita
Home Value
$222,700
Zillow: $339,491
Median Rent
$875/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
614/100K
2,282/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
16.3% smoking rate
How Delmar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delmar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delmar a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delmar residents earn a median household income of $61,344 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,979. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,657 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delmar is $222,700 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,491. Median rent is $875/month, with 27.3% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Delmar reports 614 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,282/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Delmar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delmar 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 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,386
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,256/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,344
Per Capita$26,979
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$7,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,700
Rent$875
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$339,491
Housing Units937
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent614/100K
Property2,282/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation48 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Delmar was founded in 1859.
The median home in Delmar was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.