Living in Nanticoke, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nanticoke · Census data 2020–2024
Nanticoke has 434 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $94,189 (9% lower than the Maryland median).
Nanticoke is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nanticoke at a glance
- Population
- 434
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $94,189State: $103,678
- Homeowners
- 49.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
Is Nanticoke a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 42.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Nanticoke median household income
The median household income in Nanticoke is $94,189 and the income per person is $26,870. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Nanticoke: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 217
- Owner-occupied
- 49.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.4%
- Vacant
- 47.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.84
47.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Nanticoke has many vacation and second homes.
Nanticoke demographics
- Population
- 434
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 42.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 113
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nanticoke ›
Education in Nanticoke
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Nanticoke have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nanticoke
- Unemployment rate
- 42.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 31 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Nanticoke vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanticoke | 434 | $94,189 | — | — |
| Tyaskin | 155 | $126,307 | $226,100 | — |
| Mount Vernon | 1,067 | $113,938 | $163,500 | — |
| Dames Quarter | 226 | $83,750 | $232,000 | — |
| Chance | 230 | $66,711 | $259,100 | — |
| Deal Island | 341 | $22,404 | $134,800 | $1,615 |
| Princess Anne | 3,569 | $69,116 | $231,900 | $1,048 |
| Fairmount | 440 | $51,827 | $146,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Nanticoke, MD?
The median household income in Nanticoke is $94,189, 9% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Nanticoke, MD a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 42.1%.
What is the median age in Nanticoke?
The median age in Nanticoke is 34.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Nanticoke?
The unemployment rate in Nanticoke is 42.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nanticoke?
27.6% of adults in Nanticoke 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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