Living in Fishing Creek, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fishing Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Fishing Creek has 207 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median home value is $275,000.
Fishing Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fishing Creek at a glance
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 51.1State: 39.4
- Median home value
- $275,000State: $419,900
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 6 min
Is Fishing Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 6 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Fishing Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fishing Creek the median home value is $275,000, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,825 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Fishing Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 118
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 32.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.59
32.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fishing Creek has many vacation and second homes.
Fishing Creek demographics
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 34.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.5%
- Households
- 80
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 25.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fishing Creek ›
Education in Fishing Creek
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Fishing Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fishing Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 6 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Fishing Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Creek | 207 | — | $275,000 | — |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 9,241 | $102,669 | $286,700 | $1,948 |
| Drum Point | 3,589 | $109,231 | $415,800 | $1,683 |
| Lusby | 2,595 | $151,711 | $423,800 | $1,594 |
| Church Creek | 135 | $61,750 | $266,200 | $3,501 |
| Solomons | 2,440 | $94,963 | $436,800 | $3,189 |
| Lexington Park | 13,252 | $94,799 | $309,700 | $1,755 |
| California | 13,136 | $119,855 | $346,800 | $1,927 |
| Long Beach | 1,849 | $126,683 | $441,000 | $1,384 |
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What is the average home price in Fishing Creek?
The median home value in Fishing Creek is $275,000, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
Is Fishing Creek, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 6 minutes.
What is the median age in Fishing Creek?
The median age in Fishing Creek is 51.1 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Fishing Creek?
The average commute to work in Fishing Creek is 6 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fishing Creek?
The unemployment rate in Fishing Creek is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fishing Creek?
31.6% of adults in Fishing Creek 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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