Fishing Creek, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Dorchester County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
179 Population 169/sq mi density
$293,800 Home Value $315,090 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Fishing Creek, MD

At a Glance

Home Value
$293,800
4% above
Zillow: $315,090
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
0% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Fishing Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
104%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fishing Creek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fishing Creek is $293,800 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,090. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

33.6% of adults in Fishing Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fishing Creek has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population179
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans24.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,651
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

Home Value$293,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$315,090
Housing Units140
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,187/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute8 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fishing Creek was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.