Living in Federalsburg, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Federalsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Federalsburg has 2,837 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $33,571 (68% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $156,500, the median rent is $1,017/month.
Federalsburg at a glance
- Population
- 2,837
- Median age
- 34.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $33,571State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $156,500State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,017/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 51.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Federalsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 68% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 34%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Federalsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Federalsburg the median home value is $156,500, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,017 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,387 a month in housing costs.
Federalsburg median household income
The median household income in Federalsburg is $33,571 and the income per person is $20,904. 34% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Federalsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,208
- Owner-occupied
- 51.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.6%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.56
Federalsburg demographics
- Population
- 2,837
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 1,104
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Federalsburg ›
Education in Federalsburg
6.9% of adults 25 and older in Federalsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Federalsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 88%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
Federalsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalsburg | 2,837 | $33,571 | $156,500 | $1,017 |
| Hurlock | 2,819 | $58,511 | $202,700 | $755 |
| Preston | 852 | $100,000 | $267,000 | $1,629 |
| Seaford | 8,485 | $54,016 | $224,300 | $1,176 |
| Bridgeville | 2,745 | $64,879 | $400,900 | $1,140 |
| Choptank | 186 | $127,791 | $286,000 | — |
| Blades | 1,071 | $56,875 | $227,900 | $1,012 |
| Williston | 391 | $129,479 | $532,700 | — |
| East New Market | 246 | $42,917 | $268,100 | $1,250 |
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What is the median household income in Federalsburg, MD?
The median household income in Federalsburg is $33,571, 68% 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 Federalsburg?
The median home value in Federalsburg is $156,500, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Federalsburg?
The median gross rent in Federalsburg is $1,017 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Federalsburg, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 68% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 34%.
What is the median age in Federalsburg?
The median age in Federalsburg is 34.2 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Federalsburg?
The average commute to work in Federalsburg is 27 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Federalsburg?
The unemployment rate in Federalsburg is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Federalsburg?
6.9% of adults in Federalsburg 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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