At a Glance
Median Income
$33,405
$30,993 per capita
Home Value
$135,900
Zillow: $510,436
Violent Crime
317/100K
1,821/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
72.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Tangier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tangier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tangier a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tangier residents earn a median household income of $33,405 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,993. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Tangier is $135,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $510,436. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Tangier reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,821/100K.
Education
7.2% of adults in Tangier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
72.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tangier has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population240
Median Age63.8 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$33,405
Per Capita$30,993
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A
Home Value$135,900
Rent
Ownership96.6%
Zillow$510,436
Housing Units233
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent317/100K
Property1,821/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+72.5%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute17 min
Broadband46.9%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Tangier was built in 1990.
10.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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