At a Glance
Median Income
$55,139
$33,872 per capita
Home Value
$320,300
Zillow: $259,408
Median Rent
$885/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
375/100K
2,251/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
15.0% smoking rate
How Onley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Onley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Onley residents earn a median household income of $55,139 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,872. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% 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 Onley is $320,300 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,408. Median rent is $885/month, with 19.0% 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 1940.
Safety & Crime
Onley reports 375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,251/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Onley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onley has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population612
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density765/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born17.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,139
Per Capita$33,872
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
B
Home Value$320,300
Rent$885
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$259,408
Housing Units362
Rent Burden19.0%
Crime
F
Violent375/100K
Property2,251/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation44 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Onley was built in 1940.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
17.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.