At a Glance
Median Income
$77,402
$44,621 per capita
Home Value
$211,600
Zillow: $291,673
Median Rent
$1,351/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
369/100K
1,786/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delmar residents earn a median household income of $77,402 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,621. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% 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 $211,600 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,673. Median rent is $1,351/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Delmar reports 369 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,786/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.3% of adults in Delmar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delmar 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 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,058
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density2,401/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,402
Per Capita$44,621
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$7,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,600
Rent$1,351
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$291,673
Housing Units1,744
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent369/100K
Property1,786/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault277/100K
Burglary185/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation39 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Delmar was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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