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Eldorado, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Wicomico County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
39 Population 557/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $41,587 per capita
$143,800 Home Value $218,170 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 2,714 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Eldorado, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,375
34% below
$41,587 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
49% below
Zillow: $218,170
Violent Crime
97/100K
74% below
2,714/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Eldorado Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
51%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eldorado 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

Eldorado residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,587. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Eldorado is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,170. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Eldorado reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,714/100K.

Education

6.7% of adults in Eldorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eldorado has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population39
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$41,587
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$218,170
Housing Units24
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent97/100K
Property2,714/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,977/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute29 min
Broadband20.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Eldorado was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% 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.