Whitehaven, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
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
80 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,946 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$242,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$474 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,151 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wicomico County
5
Salisbury Metro Area
4
Maryland
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wicomico County
5
Salisbury Metro Area
5
Maryland
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 37
Feb 3 4 39
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 5 0 76
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 3 0 50
Dec 4 2 40

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Westside Primary
7 miles, NE
Washington Academy and High School
8 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Delmarva Beauty Academy
12 miles, E • 1 star
Salisbury University
12 miles, E • 3.2 star
Wor-Wic Community College
18 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

McCready Health
19 miles, SW
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
28 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Norfolk International Airport
98 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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