Living in West Pocomoke, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Pocomoke · Census data 2020–2024
West Pocomoke has 548 residents with a median age of 52.6. The median home value is $165,300, the median rent is $941/month.
West Pocomoke is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Pocomoke at a glance
- Population
- 548
- Median age
- 52.6State: 39.4
- Median home value
- $165,300State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $941/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is West Pocomoke a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Unemployment of 10.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in West Pocomoke
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Pocomoke the median home value is $165,300, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, which is 42.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,533 a month in housing costs.
Housing in West Pocomoke: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 301
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.81
West Pocomoke demographics
- Population
- 548
- Median age
- 52.6
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 31.9%
- Households
- 301
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Pocomoke ›
Education in West Pocomoke
36.2% of adults 25 and older in West Pocomoke have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 25.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Pocomoke
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
West Pocomoke vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pocomoke | 548 | — | $165,300 | $941 |
| Pocomoke City | 4,405 | $53,203 | $199,000 | $836 |
| New Church | 443 | $30,515 | — | — |
| Stockton | 110 | $84,306 | — | — |
| Princess Anne | 3,569 | $69,116 | $231,900 | $1,048 |
| Captains Cove | 1,542 | $110,156 | $267,700 | — |
| Snow Hill | 2,659 | $48,382 | $222,900 | $981 |
| Wattsville | 1,439 | $69,380 | $184,700 | $983 |
| Makemie Park | 150 | $38,636 | — | — |
More for people moving to West Pocomoke
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What is the average home price in West Pocomoke?
The median home value in West Pocomoke is $165,300, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in West Pocomoke?
The median gross rent in West Pocomoke is $941 per month, about 42.6% of household income.
Is West Pocomoke, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: unemployment of 10.3%.
What is the median age in West Pocomoke?
The median age in West Pocomoke is 52.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in West Pocomoke?
The average commute to work in West Pocomoke is 31 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Pocomoke?
The unemployment rate in West Pocomoke is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Pocomoke?
36.2% of adults in West Pocomoke 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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