At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$34,311 per capita
Home Value
$160,400
Zillow: $207,029
Median Rent
$988/mo
17.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
19.5% smoking rate
How Parksley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parksley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parksley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parksley residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,311. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% 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 Parksley is $160,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,029. Median rent is $988/month, with 17.0% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Parksley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 248/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Parksley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parksley has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population782
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,261/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born25.8%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$34,311
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,400
Rent$988
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$207,029
Housing Units413
Rent Burden17.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property248/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation38 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband69.8%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Parksley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
25.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.