Living in Willards, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willards · Census data 2020–2024
Willards has 1,280 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $75,333 (27% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $216,100, the median rent is $1,460/month.
Willards is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Willards at a glance
- Population
- 1,280
- Median age
- 40.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $75,333State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $216,100State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,460/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Willards a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Willards
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willards the median home value is $216,100, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,460 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,300 a month in housing costs.
Willards median household income
The median household income in Willards is $75,333 and the income per person is $28,909. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Willards: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 511
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.59
Willards demographics
- Population
- 1,280
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 9%
- Households
- 494
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willards ›
Education in Willards
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Willards have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willards
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 90.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Willards vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willards | 1,280 | $75,333 | $216,100 | $1,460 |
| Whaleyville | 198 | $115,288 | $187,800 | — |
| Pittsville | 1,950 | $73,682 | $208,900 | $1,031 |
| Powellville | 230 | $119,531 | $229,300 | — |
| Berlin | 5,232 | $81,438 | $423,500 | $1,091 |
| Selbyville | 3,097 | $75,592 | $432,900 | $1,152 |
| Newark | 244 | $92,361 | $337,500 | — |
| Ocean Pines | 12,351 | $91,824 | $380,100 | $2,069 |
| Frankford | 1,215 | $77,206 | $315,000 | $1,072 |
More for people moving to Willards
Willards ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Willards: FAQ
What is the median household income in Willards, MD?
The median household income in Willards is $75,333, 27% 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 Willards?
The median home value in Willards is $216,100, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Willards?
The median gross rent in Willards is $1,460 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Willards, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
What is the median age in Willards?
The median age in Willards is 40.3 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Willards?
The average commute to work in Willards is 23 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willards?
The unemployment rate in Willards is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willards?
16.8% of adults in Willards 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.
Last updated: