At a Glance
Median Income
$45,809
$20,330 per capita
Home Value
$117,300
Zillow: $205,327
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,128/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
52.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.4%
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Pastoria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pastoria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pastoria a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pastoria residents earn a median household income of $45,809 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,330. 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.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pastoria is $117,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,327. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Pastoria 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
9.1% of adults in Pastoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
52.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pastoria 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
Population789
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,809
Per Capita$20,330
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,300
Rent
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$205,327
Housing Units339
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,128/100K
Health
Obesity47.4%
Diabetes19.4%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation34 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+52.4%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband63.4%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pastoria was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.4% 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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