Pittsville, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Wicomico County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,034 Population 1,329/sq mi density
$73,441 Median Income $33,560 per capita
$206,800 Home Value $305,020 Zillow
$1,088 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
61 Violent Crime/100K 244 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,441 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,800 home value, $1,088/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Pittsville, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,441
2% below
$33,560 per capita
Home Value
$206,800
27% below
Zillow: $305,020
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
6% below
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
61/100K
84% below
244/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Pittsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pittsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
73%
Rent
94%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pittsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pittsville residents earn a median household income of $73,441 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,560. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,657 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pittsville is $206,800 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,020. Median rent is $1,088/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

Pittsville reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 244/100K.

Education

11.2% of adults in Pittsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pittsville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,034
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density1,329/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,441
Per Capita$33,560
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$7,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088

Housing

A+
Home Value$206,800
Rent$1,088
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$305,020
Housing Units958
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

F
Violent61/100K
Property244/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,977/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation48 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Pittsville was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.