Dorchester County, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
32,612 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,495 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$252,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$614 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$751 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cambridge Urban Area
5
Maryland
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cambridge Urban Area
6
Maryland
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 36
Feb 2 4 38
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 3 0 49
Dec 4 2 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MD State Senate District 37, MD State Legislative Subdistrict 37B, MD
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Schools

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Colleges

Salisbury University
25 miles, SE • 3.2 star
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
25 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Delmarva Beauty Academy
25 miles, SE • 1 star
Blades School of Hair Design
26 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Umd Shore Medical Center at Easton
24 miles, N • 4.1 star
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
25 miles, SE • 5 star
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
28 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

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