At a Glance
Median Income
$78,487
$35,926 per capita
Home Value
$282,700
Zillow: $192,378
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,128/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Gargatha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gargatha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gargatha a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gargatha residents earn a median household income of $78,487 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,926. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,264 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gargatha is $282,700 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,378. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Gargatha reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,128/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in Gargatha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gargatha has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population584
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans31.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,487
Per Capita$35,926
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$282,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$192,378
Housing Units290
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,128/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband70.5%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gargatha was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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