Maryland
Hurlock is a small town in Maryland with a population of 2,205. Residents earn $55,705 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hurlock receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hurlock has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Hurlock is $55,705, 26% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 19.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Hurlock is $177,900, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $727 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Hurlock is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 97 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,714 per 100,000, 38% above the national average.
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Hurlock experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 90.1% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.9% |
| 26% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,705 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,482 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,309 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 732 |
| County GDP | $1,590M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 47 |
| Retail | 85 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,864 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.17% |
| Commute Time | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $177,900 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $273,819 |
| $/Sq Ft | $142 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 60.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $727 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,864 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.17% |
| Obesity | 44.0% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.1% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,061/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 22.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Total Violent | 97.0/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 48.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 48.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,714.5/100K |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 339.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,326.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 48.5/100K |
| Arson | 97.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.3 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 826/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6257°N, 75.8672°W |
| County FIPS | 24011 |
Winner: Republican by 38.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.6% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 74.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 826/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 85 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |