The Town FilesSomerset County, Maryland
24,822 people. The median home is worth $173,200 (typical Maryland town: $412,300) and the median household earns $64,943.
Towns in Somerset County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Anne | 3,446 | $231,900 | $69,116 | 27.6 |
| Crisfield | 2,475 | $137,900 | $50,139 | 31.3 |
| Eden | 803 | $54,000 | $39,559 | 30.3 |
| Mount Vernon | 761 | $163,500 | $113,938 | 55.7 |
People and housing
| Somerset County | Typical Maryland town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,200 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,013 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $64,943 | $108,677 |
| Median age | 38.1 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 7.1% |
Jobs and pay
6,963 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,162 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 279 storm events in Somerset County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Somerset County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3349: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 16, 2011 | Hurricane | DR-4034: Hurricane Irene |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).