Living in Tilghman Island, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tilghman Island · Census data 2020–2024
Tilghman Island has 741 residents with a median age of 57.1. The median household income is $45,625 (56% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $299,400.
Tilghman Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tilghman Island at a glance
- Population
- 741
- Median age
- 57.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $45,625State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $299,400State: $419,900
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Tilghman Island a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Tilghman Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tilghman Island the median home value is $299,400, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,942 a month in housing costs.
Tilghman Island median household income
The median household income in Tilghman Island is $45,625 and the income per person is $58,001. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Tilghman Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 539
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 1.99
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tilghman Island has many vacation and second homes.
Tilghman Island demographics
- Population
- 741
- Median age
- 57.1
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 372
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tilghman Island ›
Education in Tilghman Island
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Tilghman Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tilghman Island
- Unemployment rate
- 13.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Tilghman Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilghman Island | 741 | $45,625 | $299,400 | — |
| Oxford | 706 | $83,207 | $791,700 | $2,250 |
| St. Michaels | 1,240 | $78,265 | $565,600 | $917 |
| North Beach | 2,296 | $83,933 | $394,000 | $1,856 |
| Chesapeake Beach | 6,456 | $138,895 | $444,600 | $1,756 |
| Deale | 5,333 | $125,510 | $431,400 | $3,130 |
| Shady Side | 4,727 | $153,661 | $503,500 | $2,490 |
| Romancoke | 2,064 | $127,670 | $450,900 | $2,656 |
| Friendship | 278 | $154,792 | $607,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Tilghman Island, MD?
The median household income in Tilghman Island is $45,625, 56% 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 Tilghman Island?
The median home value in Tilghman Island is $299,400, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
Is Tilghman Island, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in Tilghman Island?
The median age in Tilghman Island is 57.1 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Tilghman Island?
The average commute to work in Tilghman Island is 25 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tilghman Island?
The unemployment rate in Tilghman Island is 13.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tilghman Island?
26.1% of adults in Tilghman Island 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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