At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$37,467 per capita
Home Value
$236,900
Zillow: $280,956
Median Rent
$775/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
248/100K
1,983/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Onancock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onancock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Onancock a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Onancock residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,467. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% 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 Onancock is $236,900 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,956. Median rent is $775/month, with 24.2% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Onancock reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,983/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.3% of adults in Onancock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onancock 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
Population1,323
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,260/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$37,467
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A
Home Value$236,900
Rent$775
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$280,956
Housing Units912
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent248/100K
Property1,983/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary579/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation18 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Onancock was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (45 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.