Living in Worton, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Worton · Census data 2020–2024
Worton has 126 residents with a median age of 28.9. The median household income is $90,982 (12% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $251,100.
Worton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Worton at a glance
- Population
- 126
- Median age
- 28.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $90,982State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $251,100State: $419,900
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Worton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Maryland median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Worton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Worton the median home value is $251,100, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,370 a month in housing costs.
Worton median household income
The median household income in Worton is $90,982 and the income per person is $78,568. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Worton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 114
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 21.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.42
Worton demographics
- Population
- 126
- Median age
- 28.9
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 29.4%
- Households
- 89
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Worton ›
Education in Worton
30.2% of adults 25 and older in Worton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Worton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Worton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worton | 126 | $90,982 | $251,100 | — |
| Butlertown | 511 | $72,991 | $209,500 | — |
| Chesapeake Landing | 509 | $53,566 | $231,300 | — |
| Chestertown | 5,594 | $54,346 | $344,000 | $1,206 |
| Kingstown | 1,713 | $93,625 | $293,000 | $1,536 |
| Kennedyville | 205 | $36,510 | $263,500 | — |
| Betterton | 391 | $86,250 | $226,700 | $1,143 |
| Tolchester | 379 | $121,042 | $334,200 | $1,073 |
| Crumpton | 248 | $115,417 | $160,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Worton, MD?
The median household income in Worton is $90,982, 12% 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 Worton?
The median home value in Worton is $251,100, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
Is Worton, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Maryland median.
What is the median age in Worton?
The median age in Worton is 28.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Worton?
The average commute to work in Worton is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Worton?
The unemployment rate in Worton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Worton?
30.2% of adults in Worton 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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