At a Glance
Median Income
$77,750
$37,462 per capita
Home Value
$297,000
Zillow: $391,354
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
597/100K
4,885/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Millsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Millsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Millsboro a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Millsboro residents earn a median household income of $77,750 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,462. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% 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 Millsboro is $297,000 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,354. Median rent is $1,207/month, with 28.9% 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 2008.
Safety & Crime
Millsboro reports 597 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,885/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.7% of adults in Millsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Millsboro has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population7,152
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,394/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,750
Per Capita$37,462
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
A+
Home Value$297,000
Rent$1,207
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$391,354
Housing Units3,041
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent597/100K
Property4,885/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault508/100K
Burglary508/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation29 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute37 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Millsboro was built in 2008.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% 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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