At a Glance
Median Income
$98,281
$44,538 per capita
Home Value
$196,100
Zillow: $280,544
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
69.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
14.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Powellville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population213
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,635/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
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
Broadband100.0%
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.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 478 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.