Living in Marydel, Maryland

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marydel · Census data 2020–2024

Marydel has 149 residents with a median age of 25.2. The median household income is $49,750 (52% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $184,100.

Marydel is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Marydel at a glance

Population
149
Median age
25.2State: 39.4
Median household income
$49,750State: $103,678
Median home value
$184,100State: $419,900
Homeowners
84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
Average commute
35 min

Is Marydel a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Marydel

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marydel the median home value is $184,100, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,042 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Marydel$184,100
Maryland$419,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Maryland$1,705
United States$1,413

Marydel median household income

The median household income in Marydel is $49,750 and the income per person is $20,262. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).

Median household income

Marydel$49,750
Maryland$103,678
United States$80,734

Housing in Marydel: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
53
Owner-occupied
84.4%
Renter-occupied
15.6%
Vacant
15.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1948
Average household size
3.31

Marydel demographics

Population
149
Median age
25.2
Under 18
32.9%
65 and older
12.1%
Households
45
Foreign-born
26.8%
Veterans
14%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White32.2%
Hispanic or Latino57.7%
Black6%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marydel ›

Education in Marydel

13.2% of adults 25 and older in Marydel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Marydel13.2%
Maryland43.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Marydel

Unemployment rate
8.8%State: 4.9%
Average commute
35 minState: 31 min
Work from home
14.5%
Drive alone
67.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
71.1%

Marydel vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Marydel149$49,750$184,100—
Henderson132$100,938$75,800$1,167
Hartly199$152,813$87,200—
Goldsboro248$39,643$232,500$1,556
Barclay225$66,875$275,000$1,650
Sudlersville347$44,375$302,900$594
Kenton355$44,665$225,000$1,452
Wyoming2,000$69,603$290,900$1,558
Greensboro2,634$53,611$251,100$1,073

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Living in Marydel: FAQ

What is the median household income in Marydel, MD?

The median household income in Marydel is $49,750, 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 Marydel?

The median home value in Marydel is $184,100, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.

Is Marydel, MD a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.

What is the median age in Marydel?

The median age in Marydel is 25.2 years (Maryland: 39.4).

How long is the commute in Marydel?

The average commute to work in Marydel is 35 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Marydel?

The unemployment rate in Marydel is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Marydel?

13.2% of adults in Marydel 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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