Housing by town in Wicomico County, Maryland
Wicomico County, Maryland has 8 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,327 (±$54) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,060 in 2015–2019 (+25.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Delmar has the highest median gross rent ($1,607) and Pittsville the lowest ($1,031).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,327 (±$54)
- Households that rent
- 37.7%
- Median household income
- $76,210
- Places
- 8
Cities, towns and townships in Wicomico County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar | $1,607 | 47.0% | $85,174 | $226,500 | $2,968 |
| Fruitland | $1,586 | 32.3% | $64,004 | $227,200 | $2,716 |
| Hebron | $1,556 | 27.2% | $97,841 | $235,300 | $1,878 |
| Mardela Springs | $1,364 | 22.6% | $64,432 | $247,200 | $1,398 |
| Pittsville | $1,031 | 14.7% | $73,682 | $208,900 | $1,967 |
| Salisbury | $1,318 | 72.9% | $58,576 | $227,300 | $2,683 |
| Sharptown | $1,185 | 14.9% | $85,938 | $192,500 | $1,394 |
| Willards | $1,460 | 23.7% | $75,333 | $216,100 | $1,894 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,650 | $36,050 | $57,700 |
| 2 people | $24,750 | $41,200 | $65,950 |
| 3 people | $27,850 | $46,350 | $74,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,500 | $82,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,650 | $89,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,750 | $95,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,900 | $102,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,000 | $108,800 |
How the places in Wicomico County rank across Maryland
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Crime reported to police in Wicomico County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 481 | 475 | 1,452 | 1,433 | 101,293 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 | 410 | 385 | 1,638 | 1,537 | 106,577 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 | 362 | 339 | 1,287 | 1,206 | 106,691 | 5 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Wicomico County recorded 362 violent and 1,287 property crimes, 339 and 1,206 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Wicomico County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicomico County Sheriff's Office | 60,160 | 43 | 297 |
| Salisbury Police Department | 33,779 | 301 | 836 |
| Fruitland Police Department | 6,089 | 12 | 114 |
| Delmar Police Department | 4,996 | 6 | 36 |
| Pittsville Police Department | 1,667 | 0 | 4 |
ZIP codes in Wicomico County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21804 | 40,430 | $1,432 | $243,700 | $73,156 | 48.6% |
| 21801 | 30,088 | $1,114 | $327,700 | $71,313 | 41.8% |
| 21875 | 7,646 | $1,559 | $234,500 | $83,665 | 31.5% |
| 21826 | 5,451 | $1,586 | $223,100 | $64,946 | 34.0% |
| 21830 | 5,200 | $1,599 | $282,300 | $112,991 | 12.5% |
| 21850 | 3,850 | $748 | $234,500 | $79,665 | 11.7% |
| 21849 | 3,388 | $1,200 | $249,200 | $71,211 | 23.9% |
| 21822 | 2,926 | $1,614 | $277,700 | $84,479 | 17.9% |
| 21837 | 2,891 | $1,115 | $227,400 | $62,880 | 12.8% |
| 21874 | 1,693 | $1,460 | $236,700 | $78,393 | 17.6% |
| 21856 | 1,037 | — | $380,600 | $88,045 | 19.4% |
| 21861 | 920 | $1,185 | $192,100 | $86,027 | 13.9% |
| 21840 | 576 | — | $10,000 or less | — | 31.8% |
| 21865 | 320 | — | $191,000 | $83,155 | 0.0% |
| 21814 | 217 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 21810 | 55 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Wicomico County
What is the crime rate in Wicomico County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Wicomico County recorded 339 violent and 1,206 property crimes per 100,000 residents (362 violent and 1,287 property crimes in all).
Which place in Wicomico County has the highest rent?
Delmar has the highest median gross rent, $1,607 (±$178) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Wicomico County has the lowest rent?
Pittsville has the lowest median gross rent, $1,031 (±$511) a month.
What is the median rent in Wicomico County, Maryland?
The median gross rent in Wicomico County is $1,327 (±$54) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wicomico County, Maryland
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wicomico County, Maryland
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Salisbury, MD HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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