At a Glance
Median Income
$81,771
$44,126 per capita
Home Value
$187,200
Zillow: $347,758
Violent Crime
66/100K
1,747/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.8%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Whaleyville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whaleyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whaleyville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whaleyville residents earn a median household income of $81,771 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,126. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,455 business establishments, including 478 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Whaleyville is $187,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,758. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Whaleyville reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,747/100K.
Education
53.8% of adults in Whaleyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% above the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whaleyville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population179
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans96.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,771
Per Capita$44,126
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$882
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,200
Rent
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$347,758
Housing Units67
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent66/100K
Property1,747/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,635/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation30 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.8%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Whaleyville was built in 1938.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 478 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.