At a Glance
Median Income
$40,313
$28,155 per capita
Home Value
$89,100
Zillow: $162,359
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
39.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
21.6% smoking rate
How Saxis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saxis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saxis 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
Saxis residents earn a median household income of $40,313 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,155. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,264 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saxis is $89,100 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,359. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
4.1% of adults in Saxis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saxis 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
Population233
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,313
Per Capita$28,155
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty39.7%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,100
Rent$1,063
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$162,359
Housing Units240
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation3 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband65.1%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Saxis was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.