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Willards, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Worcester County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,273 Population 1,117/sq mi density
$72,614 Median Income $27,816 per capita
$196,800 Home Value $280,544 Zillow
$1,537 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 1,747 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$72,614 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,800 home value, $1,537/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Willards, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,614
3% below
$27,816 per capita
Home Value
$196,800
30% below
Zillow: $280,544
Median Rent
$1,537/mo
32% above
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
83% below
1,747/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
97%
Home Value
70%
Rent
132%
Poverty
137%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willards a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 7.2% (100% 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 $280,544. 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.

Safety & Crime

Willards 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

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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,273
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,117/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$72,614
Per Capita$27,816
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$4,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$882

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,800
Rent$1,537
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$280,544
Housing Units463
Rent Burden33.9%

Crime

F
Violent66/100K
Property1,747/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,635/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
15.0% 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.