The Town FilesSharptown, Maryland
Town in Wicomico County · population 691 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,500
- Household income
- $85,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 36.0
Sharptown is a town of 691 people in Wicomico County, Maryland. The median home is worth $192,500, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Maryland towns, more seaside character than 95% of Maryland towns, better for first-time buyers than 87% of Maryland towns.
- #2 in The 25 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in Maryland
- #12 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Maryland
- #18 in The 21 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Maryland With Mild Winters
- #19 in 25 Small Towns in Maryland With the Cheapest Homes
- #19 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Maryland
- #45 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America
How Sharptown 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 Sharptown is worth $192,500, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $85,938, which is more affordable than 97% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,185 a month. 85.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sharptown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,500 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,185 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $85,938 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 85.1% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Sharptown
| People | Sharptown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 94.3% |
Weather in Sharptown
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 29.0°F. About 49.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.0 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sharptown since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 4, 2020 about 5.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 16, 2022.
Severe weather in Wicomico County since 1996
Wicomico 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 |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3349: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Wicomico County
Wicomico County had 46,139 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,568 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Sharptown itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Towns near Sharptown
- Hebron, MD8.1 mi · 1,113 people · home $235,300
- Laurel, DE8.3 mi · 3,865 people · home $230,300
- Blades, DE9.2 mi · 1,179 people · home $227,900
- Seaford, DE10.0 mi · 7,957 people · home $224,300
- Hurlock, MD10.0 mi · 2,070 people · home $202,700
- Delmar, DE10.5 mi · 2,027 people · home $232,800
- Delmar, MD10.8 mi · 3,798 people · home $226,500
- Federalsburg, MD11.0 mi · 2,833 people · home $156,500
Sharptown questions
Is Sharptown, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sharptown scores better for retirees than 55% of Maryland towns and quieter than 86%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Sharptown?
The median owner-occupied home in Sharptown is valued at $192,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,938, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,185 a month.
What is the weather like in Sharptown?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 29.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.9 inches of precipitation a year and 10.0 inches of snow.
Does Sharptown get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sharptown 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)