Living in Whaleyville, Maryland

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

Whaleyville has 198 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $115,288 (11% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $187,800.

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

Whaleyville at a glance

Population
198
Median age
38.6State: 39.4
Median household income
$115,288State: $103,678
Median home value
$187,800State: $419,900
Homeowners
94%
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%

Is Whaleyville a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Maryland median; home values 55% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Whaleyville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whaleyville the median home value is $187,800, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Whaleyville$187,800
Maryland$419,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Maryland$1,705
United States$1,413

Whaleyville median household income

The median household income in Whaleyville is $115,288 and the income per person is $52,288. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).

Median household income

Whaleyville$115,288
Maryland$103,678
United States$80,734

Housing in Whaleyville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
116
Owner-occupied
94%
Renter-occupied
6%
Vacant
13.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.98

Whaleyville demographics

Population
198
Median age
38.6
Under 18
3.5%
65 and older
18.2%
Households
100
Foreign-born
29.8%
Veterans
5.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White70.7%
Hispanic or Latino19.7%
Black9.6%
Asian0%

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

Education in Whaleyville

53.9% of adults 25 and older in Whaleyville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Whaleyville53.9%
Maryland43.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Whaleyville

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.9%
Average commute
—State: 31 min
Work from home
20.2%
Drive alone
61.2%
Public transit
18.6%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
94%

Whaleyville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Whaleyville198$115,288$187,800—
Willards1,280$75,333$216,100$1,460
Powellville230$119,531$229,300—
Berlin5,232$81,438$423,500$1,091
Pittsville1,950$73,682$208,900$1,031
Selbyville3,097$75,592$432,900$1,152
Ocean Pines12,351$91,824$380,100$2,069
Newark244$92,361$337,500—
Frankford1,215$77,206$315,000$1,072

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Living in Whaleyville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Whaleyville, MD?

The median household income in Whaleyville is $115,288, 11% higher 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 Whaleyville?

The median home value in Whaleyville is $187,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.

Is Whaleyville, MD a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Maryland median; home values 55% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3%.

What is the median age in Whaleyville?

The median age in Whaleyville is 38.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Whaleyville?

The unemployment rate in Whaleyville is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Whaleyville?

53.9% of adults in Whaleyville 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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