Pocomoke City, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Somerset County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,360 Population 1,150/sq mi density
$52,163 Median Income $29,012 per capita
$188,700 Home Value $226,989 Zillow
$822 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,163 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$188,700 home value, $822/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Pocomoke City, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,163
31% below
$29,012 per capita
Home Value
$188,700
33% below
Zillow: $226,989
Median Rent
$822/mo
29% below
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
45% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
67%
Rent
71%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pocomoke City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 6.1% (69% 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 $226,989. 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.

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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,360
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,150/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,163
Per Capita$29,012
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$1,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,700
Rent$822
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$226,989
Housing Units2,150
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation23 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Pocomoke City was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.