Pocomoke City, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
4,360 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,163 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$188,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$721 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$668 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Worcester County
3
Ocean Pines Urban Area
3
Maryland
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Worcester County
6
Ocean Pines Urban Area
6
Maryland
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 37
Feb 3 4 40
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 3 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 5 0 76
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 59
Nov 3 0 50
Dec 4 2 41

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MD State Senate District 38, MD State Legislative Subdistrict 38A, MD
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Schools

Pocomoke High
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Pocomoke Middle
<1 miles, NW
Holly Grove Christian School
6 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Delmarva Beauty Academy
19 miles, N • 1 star
Salisbury University
20 miles, N • 3.2 star
Wor-Wic Community College
22 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

McCready Health
17 miles, W
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
27 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Atlantic General Hospital
27 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Norfolk International Airport
88 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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