The Town FilesPocomoke City, Maryland
City in Worcester County · population 4,295 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $199,000
- Household income
- $53,203
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 36.6
Pocomoke City is a city of 4,295 people in Worcester County, Maryland. The median home is worth $199,000, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more seaside character than 96% of Maryland towns, easier by car than 93% of Maryland towns, quieter than 73% of Maryland towns.
How Pocomoke City ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pocomoke City is worth $199,000, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $53,203, which is more affordable than 57% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $836 a month. 59.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pocomoke City | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,000 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $836 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $53,203 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.8% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pocomoke City
| People | Pocomoke City | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 26.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.3% | 94.3% |
Weather in Pocomoke City
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 29.5°F. About 43.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.0 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pocomoke City since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 4, 2020 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 5, 1960.
Severe weather in Worcester County since 1996
Worcester County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Worcester County
Worcester County had 26,303 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,838 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Pocomoke City itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Pocomoke City
3 public schools with 1,277 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocomoke Middle | 4-8 | 466 | 10.1 |
| Pocomoke Elementary | PK-3 | 460 | 12.8 |
| Pocomoke High | 9-12 | 351 | 10.6 |
Towns near Pocomoke City
- Princess Anne, MD12.3 mi · 3,446 people · home $231,900
- Chincoteague, VA13.7 mi · 3,344 people · home $349,500
- Fruitland, MD18.1 mi · 5,534 people · home $227,200
- Salisbury, MD21.6 mi · 33,050 people · home $227,300
- Delmar, MD26.2 mi · 3,798 people · home $226,500
- Berlin, MD26.3 mi · 5,026 people · home $423,500
Pocomoke City questions
Is Pocomoke City, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pocomoke City scores better for retirees than 52% of Maryland towns and quieter than 73%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Pocomoke City?
The median owner-occupied home in Pocomoke City is valued at $199,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,203, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $836 a month.
What is the weather like in Pocomoke City?
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.2 inches of precipitation a year and 8.0 inches of snow.
Does Pocomoke City get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pocomoke City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 4, 2020. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)