Living in Betterton, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Betterton · Census data 2020–2024
Betterton has 391 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $86,250 (17% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $226,700, the median rent is $1,143/month.
Betterton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Betterton at a glance
- Population
- 391
- Median age
- 39.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $86,250State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $226,700State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,143/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Betterton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Betterton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Betterton the median home value is $226,700, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,143 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,705 a month in housing costs.
Betterton median household income
The median household income in Betterton is $86,250 and the income per person is $31,548. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Betterton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 246
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 46.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.96
46.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Betterton has many vacation and second homes.
Betterton demographics
- Population
- 391
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 132
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Betterton ›
Education in Betterton
37.8% of adults 25 and older in Betterton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Betterton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Betterton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betterton | 391 | $86,250 | $226,700 | $1,143 |
| Butlertown | 511 | $72,991 | $209,500 | — |
| Kennedyville | 205 | $36,510 | $263,500 | — |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 2,193 | $125,069 | — | $2,086 |
| Worton | 126 | $90,982 | $251,100 | — |
| Chesapeake Landing | 509 | $53,566 | $231,300 | — |
| Perryman | 2,174 | $35,392 | $245,400 | — |
| Chestertown | 5,594 | $54,346 | $344,000 | $1,206 |
| Galena | 728 | $88,958 | $281,000 | $863 |
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What is the median household income in Betterton, MD?
The median household income in Betterton is $86,250, 17% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Betterton?
The median home value in Betterton is $226,700, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Betterton?
The median gross rent in Betterton is $1,143 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Betterton, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
What is the median age in Betterton?
The median age in Betterton is 39.2 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Betterton?
The average commute to work in Betterton is 29 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Betterton?
The unemployment rate in Betterton is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Betterton?
37.8% of adults in Betterton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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