At a Glance
Median Income
$81,845
$40,672 per capita
Home Value
$410,700
Zillow: $542,231
Median Rent
$988/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
1,461/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
14.2% smoking rate
How Selbyville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Selbyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Selbyville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Selbyville residents earn a median household income of $81,845 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,672. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,171 business establishments, including 688 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Selbyville is $410,700 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $542,231. Median rent is $988/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Selbyville reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,461/100K.
Education
24.9% of adults in Selbyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Selbyville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,005
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,845
Per Capita$40,672
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
B+
Home Value$410,700
Rent$988
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$542,231
Housing Units1,283
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent91/100K
Property1,461/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation32 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Selbyville was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 688 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.