At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$41,308 per capita
Home Value
$272,700
Zillow: $388,595
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
271/100K
2,329/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Port Deposit Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Deposit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Deposit a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Deposit residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,308. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Deposit is $272,700 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,595. Median rent is $1,143/month, with 27.5% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Port Deposit reports 271 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,329/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in Port Deposit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Deposit has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population528
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density228/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$41,308
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A
Home Value$272,700
Rent$1,143
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$388,595
Housing Units455
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent271/100K
Property2,329/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation341 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute34 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Port Deposit was founded in 1824.
The median home in Port Deposit was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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