West Pocomoke, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Somerset County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
545
Population
58/sq mi density
$134,400
Home Value
$219,057 Zillow
$944
Median Rent
42.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,417
Violent Crime/100K
5,885 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,417 violent crimes/100K (273% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$134,400
52% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$944/mo
19% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
84.2%
29% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
246
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$134,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$219,057
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
84.2%
Owner-Occupied
15.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$944/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
42.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
37% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
84.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $134,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $219,057 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $944 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 246 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 42.5% |
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