At a Glance
Median Income
$101,875
$22,053 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,128/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
42.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Modest Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Modest Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Modest Town a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Modest Town residents earn a median household income of $101,875 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,053. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,264 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Modest Town 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
5.4% of adults in Modest Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
42.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Modest Town 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
Population243
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,875
Per Capita$22,053
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$192,378
Housing Units60
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,128/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+42.2%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Broadband66.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Modest Town was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% 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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