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Pocomoke City, MD
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Pocomoke City, MD
At a Glance
How Pocomoke City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pocomoke City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pocomoke City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pocomoke City residents earn a median household income of $52,163 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,012. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pocomoke City is $188,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,057. Median rent is $822/month, with 26.8% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Pocomoke City reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,634/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Pocomoke City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pocomoke City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.