At a Glance
Median Income
$56,917
$33,479 per capita
Home Value
$206,300
Zillow: $262,749
Median Rent
$2,045/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
19.6% smoking rate
How Wachapreague Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wachapreague's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wachapreague 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
Wachapreague residents earn a median household income of $56,917 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,479. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% 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 Wachapreague is $206,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,749. Median rent is $2,045/month, with 27.5% 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 1943.
Education
28.6% of adults in Wachapreague hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wachapreague has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population290
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density1,318/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,917
Per Capita$33,479
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,300
Rent$2,045
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$262,749
Housing Units247
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation8 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute18 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Wachapreague was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.