Living in Crisfield, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crisfield · Census data 2020–2024
Crisfield has 2,499 residents with a median age of 31.3. The median household income is $50,139 (52% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $137,900, the median rent is $766/month.
Crisfield at a glance
- Population
- 2,499
- Median age
- 31.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $50,139State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $137,900State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $766/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 54.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Crisfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 15%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Crisfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crisfield the median home value is $137,900, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $766 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,336 a month in housing costs.
Crisfield median household income
The median household income in Crisfield is $50,139 and the income per person is $26,529. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Crisfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,416
- Owner-occupied
- 54.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.1%
- Vacant
- 31.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.52
31.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Crisfield has many vacation and second homes.
Crisfield demographics
- Population
- 2,499
- Median age
- 31.3
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 972
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crisfield ›
Education in Crisfield
23.7% of adults 25 and older in Crisfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crisfield
- Unemployment rate
- 15%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.6%
Crisfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crisfield | 2,499 | $50,139 | $137,900 | $766 |
| Fairmount | 440 | $51,827 | $146,200 | — |
| Smith Island | 345 | $90,385 | $109,200 | — |
| Deal Island | 341 | $22,404 | $134,800 | $1,615 |
| Tangier | 252 | $35,991 | $157,900 | — |
| Dames Quarter | 226 | $83,750 | $232,000 | — |
| Chance | 230 | $66,711 | $259,100 | — |
| Makemie Park | 150 | $38,636 | — | — |
| Schooner Bay | 223 | $51,154 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Crisfield, MD?
The median household income in Crisfield is $50,139, 52% 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 Crisfield?
The median home value in Crisfield is $137,900, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Crisfield?
The median gross rent in Crisfield is $766 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Crisfield, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 15%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in Crisfield?
The median age in Crisfield is 31.3 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Crisfield?
The average commute to work in Crisfield is 22 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crisfield?
The unemployment rate in Crisfield is 15% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crisfield?
23.7% of adults in Crisfield 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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