At a Glance
Median Income
$55,417
$23,042 per capita
Home Value
$96,900
Zillow: $138,329
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
68.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
20.6% smoking rate
How Hallwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hallwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hallwood 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
Hallwood residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,042. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% 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 Hallwood is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,329. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
8.3% of adults in Hallwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
68.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hallwood has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population156
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$23,042
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent$1,075
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$138,329
Housing Units114
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation16 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+68.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband65.6%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hallwood was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.