At a Glance
Home Value
$134,400
Zillow: $219,057
Median Rent
$944/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
18.3% smoking rate
How West Pocomoke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Pocomoke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Pocomoke a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Pocomoke is $134,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,057. Median rent is $944/month, with 42.5% 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 1984.
Education
27.7% of adults in West Pocomoke hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Pocomoke has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population545
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born21.1%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$31,256
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
Home Value$134,400
Rent$944
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$219,057
Housing Units246
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation20 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute38 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in West Pocomoke was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
21.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.