At a Glance
Median Income
$72,614
$27,816 per capita
Home Value
$196,800
Zillow: $294,000
Median Rent
$1,537/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
16.8% smoking rate
How Willards Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willards's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willards a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Willards residents earn a median household income of $72,614 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,816. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% 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 Willards is $196,800 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,000. Median rent is $1,537/month, with 33.9% 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 1987.
Education
15.7% of adults in Willards hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willards has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,273
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,117/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$72,614
Per Capita$27,816
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$4,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$882
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,800
Rent$1,537
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$294,000
Housing Units463
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,635/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation39 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Willards was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 478 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.