At a Glance
Median Income
$55,508
$46,948 per capita
Home Value
$174,000
Zillow: $525,044
Median Rent
$872/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
48/100K
1,646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Long Neck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Long Neck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Long Neck a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Long Neck residents earn a median household income of $55,508 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,948. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,171 business establishments, including 688 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Neck is $174,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $525,044. Median rent is $872/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Long Neck reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,646/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Long Neck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Neck has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,372
Median Age65.2 yrs
Density859/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,508
Per Capita$46,948
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$872
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$525,044
Housing Units2,687
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent48/100K
Property1,646/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Long Neck was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 688 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.
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