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Powellville, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Worcester County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
213 Population 136/sq mi density
$98,281 Median Income $44,538 per capita
$196,100 Home Value $280,544 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
327 Violent Crime/100K 3,738 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,281 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
327 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Powellville, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,281
31% above
$44,538 per capita
Home Value
$196,100
30% below
Zillow: $280,544
Violent Crime
327/100K
14% below
3,738/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
69.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Powellville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
131%
Home Value
70%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Powellville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Powellville residents earn a median household income of $98,281 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,538. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,455 business establishments, including 478 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Powellville is $196,100 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,544. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Safety & Crime

Powellville reports 327 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,738/100K.

Education

15.4% of adults in Powellville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 69.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Powellville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population213
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,281
Per Capita$44,538
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$882

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,100
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$280,544
Housing Units84
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

F
Violent327/100K
Property3,738/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,635/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation33 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+69.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Powellville was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 478 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.