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Federalsburg, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Caroline County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,818 Population 1,460/sq mi density
$35,432 Median Income $19,744 per capita
$125,200 Home Value $235,976 Zillow
$987 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
528 Violent Crime/100K 2,526 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$35,432 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$125,200 home value, $987/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
528 violent crimes/100K (39% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Federalsburg, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,432
53% below
$19,744 per capita
Home Value
$125,200
56% below
Zillow: $235,976
Median Rent
$987/mo
15% below
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
528/100K
39% above
2,526/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
27.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.0%
50% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Federalsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
44%
Rent
85%
Poverty
218%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Federalsburg 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

Federalsburg residents earn a median household income of $35,432 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,744. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 732 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Federalsburg is $125,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,976. Median rent is $987/month, with 35.0% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Federalsburg reports 528 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,526/100K. The murder rate is 37.7/100K.

Education

6.0% of adults in Federalsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Federalsburg 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

Population2,818
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,460/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$35,432
Per Capita$19,744
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty27.0%
County GDP$1,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,200
Rent$987
Ownership45.2%
Zillow$235,976
Housing Units1,201
Rent Burden35.0%

Crime

F
Violent528/100K
Property2,526/100K
Murder37.7/100K
Assault302/100K
Burglary566/100K

Health

Obesity48.0%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,061/100K

Climate

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

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Federalsburg was founded in 1823.
The median home in Federalsburg was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.