At a Glance
Violent Crime
591/100K
2,956/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Parsonsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parsonsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parsonsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Parsonsburg reports 591 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,956/100K.
Education
48.9% of adults in Parsonsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parsonsburg has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population170
Median Age16.2 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans45.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$31,386
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$302,064
Housing Units39
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent591/100K
Property2,956/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation67 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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