Housing data for Pocomoke City, MD
Pocomoke City, MD has an estimated 4,405 residents and 2,202 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Worcester County.
40.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $836 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+8.1%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 4,405 (±46)
- Housing units
- 2,202 (±242)
- Households that rent
- 40.2%
- Median gross rent
- $836
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +8.1%
What stands out in Pocomoke City
Households that rent: 40.2% (±10.5 points) in Pocomoke City, higher than in Worcester County (22.0%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 15.5% (±8.6 points) in Pocomoke City, higher than in Worcester County (5.1%).
Rental vacancy rate: 0.0% (±5.1 points) in Pocomoke City, lower than in Worcester County (10.9%).
Median home value: $199,000 (±$18,979) in Pocomoke City, lower than in Worcester County ($374,700).
Housing in Pocomoke City at a glance
- Median rent: $836 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $871 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 51.9% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 40.2% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $53,203 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Home values: $199,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,556 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $2,411 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 14.8% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 75.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 59.3% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 65.3% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 24.6 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 628 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +8.1% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 30.3% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 5.5% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Pocomoke City against Worcester County, its state and the nation
| Pocomoke City | Worcester County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,405 (±46) | 53,700 (exact) | 6,206,011 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,202 (±242) | 56,867 (±96) | 2,560,784 (±424) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 40.2% (±10.5 points) | 22.0% (±1.9 points) | 32.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $836 (±$101) | $1,159 (±$85) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $53,203 (±$30,013) | $81,745 (±$4,130) | $103,678 (±$597) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $199,000 (±$18,979) | $374,700 (±$9,482) | $419,900 (±$1,385) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,411 (±$362) | $2,738 (±$72) | $4,093 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 59.3% (±15.3 points) | 36.8% (±2.0 points) | 51.2% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 24.6 minutes (±3.6) | 23.3 minutes (±1.3) | 31.1 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 95.3% (±4.0 points) | 91.2% (±1.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 36.6 years (±5.4) | 50.7 years (±0.3) | 39.4 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Pocomoke City covers 3.8 square miles of land, about 1,163 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Pocomoke City has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,075 (±18) | 4,405 (±46) | +8.1% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 1,959 (±162) | 2,202 (±242) | +12.4% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $835 (±$81) | $836 (±$101) | +0.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $132,100 (±$16,926) | $199,000 (±$18,979) | +50.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $38,140 (±$6,643) | $53,203 (±$30,013) | +39.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,107 (±$115) | $1,556 (±$138) | +40.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,667 (±$193) | $2,411 (±$362) | +44.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 55.6% (±9.5 points) | 40.2% (±10.5 points) | −15.4 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3% (±3.3 points) | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | −2.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Pocomoke City
In 2025, the Pocomoke City Police Department reported 628 violent and 3,075 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Worcester County, the departments that report recorded 298 violent and 1,657 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
Places near Pocomoke City
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captains Cove | 8.6 mi | — | $267,700 | 1.8% |
| Wattsville | 9.9 mi | $983 | $184,700 | 34.5% |
| Snow Hill | 12 mi | $981 | $222,900 | 44.0% |
| Princess Anne | 12 mi | $1,048 | $231,900 | 57.3% |
| Hallwood | 13 mi | $1,100 | $93,600 | 15.6% |
| Saxis | 13 mi | — | $98,400 | 2.2% |
| Chincoteague | 14 mi | $1,081 | $349,500 | 21.6% |
| Eden | 16 mi | — | $54,000 | 36.7% |
Places in Maryland most like Pocomoke City
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurlock | $755 | $202,700 | $58,511 | 31.9% |
| Crisfield | $766 | $137,900 | $50,139 | 45.1% |
| Frostburg | $945 | $181,700 | $52,977 | 50.6% |
| Snow Hill | $981 | $222,900 | $48,382 | 44.0% |
| Mountain Lake Park | $736 | $216,100 | $60,875 | 35.7% |
| Wilson-Conococheague | $1,169 | $224,600 | $64,296 | 46.0% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Maryland.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Pocomoke City, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $990 | $995 | $1,184 | $1,639 | $1,979 |
HUD income limits for Pocomoke City, 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 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Worcester County, MD, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $111,100.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pocomoke City
What is the average rent in Pocomoke City, MD?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Pocomoke City is $836 (±$101) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Pocomoke City?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Pocomoke City, MD is $420 (±$67) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Pocomoke City rent-burdened?
51.9% of renting households in Pocomoke City pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Pocomoke City?
Pocomoke City has an estimated 768 (±243) renting households, 40.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Pocomoke City, MD?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $199,000 (±$18,979) for owner-occupied homes in Pocomoke City (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Pocomoke City?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Pocomoke City, MD is $1,556 (±$138) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is Pocomoke City growing?
In Pocomoke City, the number of residents went from 4,075 in 2015–2019 to 4,405 in 2020–2024 (+8.1%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocomoke City city, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocomoke City city, Maryland
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocomoke City city, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocomoke City city, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocomoke City city, Maryland
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocomoke City city, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocomoke City city, Maryland
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Worcester County, MD
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Worcester County, MD
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Pocomoke City Police Department (ORI MD0240300)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Pocomoke City city, Maryland (place:62475, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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.
Figures last updated on .