Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Pocomoke City is a small town in Maryland with a population of 4,360. Residents earn $52,163 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pocomoke City receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pocomoke City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Pocomoke City is $52,163, 31% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Pocomoke City is $188,700, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $822 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 1,417 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,885 per 100,000, 200% above the national average.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Pocomoke City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 8.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,163 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,012 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,119 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,924 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 452 |
| County GDP | $1,231M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 47 |
| Retail | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,126 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.66% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $188,700 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $219,057 |
| Census Median Rent | $822 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,126 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.66% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.2% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,152/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 9.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Total Violent | 1,417.3/100K |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 120.1/100K |
| Assault | 1,297.1/100K |
| Total Property | 5,885.2/100K |
| 200% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 624.6/100K |
| Theft | 5,260.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 24.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0632°N, 75.5592°W |
| County FIPS | 24039 |
Winner: Republican by 17.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,150/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |