At a Glance
Median Income
$64,931
$49,728 per capita
Home Value
$330,300
Zillow: $870,000
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
12.9% smoking rate
How Tilghman Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tilghman Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tilghman Island a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tilghman Island residents earn a median household income of $64,931 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,728. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,596 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tilghman Island is $330,300 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $870,000. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
22.9% of adults in Tilghman Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tilghman Island has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population874
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,931
Per Capita$49,728
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$2,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
B+
Home Value$330,300
Rent
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$870,000
Housing Units511
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation6 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Tilghman Island was built in 1963.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.