Housing by town in Worcester County, Maryland
Worcester County, Maryland has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,159 (±$85) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,035 in 2015–2019 (+12.0%; Down after inflation).
Ocean Pines has the highest median gross rent ($2,069) and Pocomoke City the lowest ($836).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,159 (±$85)
- Households that rent
- 22.0%
- Median household income
- $81,745
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Worcester County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | $1,091 | 44.4% | $81,438 | $423,500 | $4,331 |
| Ocean City | $1,353 | 25.8% | $77,750 | $429,000 | $3,997 |
| Ocean Pines | $2,069 | 9.5% | $91,824 | $380,100 | $2,571 |
| Pocomoke City | $836 | 40.2% | $53,203 | $199,000 | $2,411 |
| Snow Hill | $981 | 44.0% | $48,382 | $222,900 | $2,416 |
| West Ocean City | $1,620 | 18.1% | $97,165 | $423,700 | $2,711 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,350 | $38,900 | $62,250 |
| 2 people | $26,700 | $44,450 | $71,150 |
| 3 people | $30,050 | $50,000 | $80,050 |
| 4 people | $33,350 | $55,550 | $88,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,000 | $96,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,450 | $103,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,900 | $110,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,350 | $117,350 |
How the places in Worcester County rank across Maryland
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Crime reported to police in Worcester County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106 | 194 | 1,029 | 1,880 | 54,727 | 6 of 6 |
| 2024 | 129 | 233 | 1,028 | 1,854 | 55,441 | 6 of 6 |
| 2025 | 163 | 298 | 905 | 1,657 | 54,626 | 6 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Worcester County recorded 163 violent and 905 property crimes, 298 and 1,657 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 Worcester County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester County Sheriff's Office | 23,313 | 33 | 157 |
| Ocean Pines Police Department | 12,272 | 3 | 24 |
| Ocean City Police Department | 6,893 | 95 | 546 |
| Berlin Police Department | 5,423 | 2 | 34 |
| Pocomoke City Police Department | 4,456 | 28 | 137 |
| Snow Hill Police Department | 2,269 | 2 | 7 |
ZIP codes in Worcester County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21811 | 24,377 | $1,377 | $388,900 | $90,082 | 16.7% |
| 21842 | 11,226 | $1,394 | $447,700 | $79,876 | 24.0% |
| 21851 | 7,297 | $848 | $206,700 | $53,162 | 35.3% |
| 21863 | 5,281 | $1,002 | $263,600 | $61,975 | 28.8% |
| 21813 | 2,999 | — | $628,000 | $121,472 | 19.4% |
| 21841 | 793 | $1,689 | $343,000 | — | 31.8% |
| 21872 | 661 | — | $433,300 | $117,888 | 2.2% |
| 21864 | 606 | — | $163,500 | $82,917 | 9.1% |
| 21829 | 396 | — | $270,900 | $71,359 | 6.0% |
| 21862 | 30 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
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Questions about Worcester County
What is the crime rate in Worcester County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Worcester County recorded 298 violent and 1,657 property crimes per 100,000 residents (163 violent and 905 property crimes in all).
Which place in Worcester County has the highest rent?
Ocean Pines has the highest median gross rent, $2,069 (±$188) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Worcester County has the lowest rent?
Pocomoke City has the lowest median gross rent, $836 (±$101) a month.
What is the median rent in Worcester County, Maryland?
The median gross rent in Worcester County is $1,159 (±$85) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Worcester County, Maryland
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Worcester County, Maryland
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Worcester County, MD
- 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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