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Secretary, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Caroline County County
Secretary, MD
At a Glance
How Secretary Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Secretary's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Secretary a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Secretary residents earn a median household income of $68,333 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,945. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 732 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Secretary is $172,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,359. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 26.3% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Secretary reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,714/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Secretary hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Secretary has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.