The Town FilesSnow Hill, Maryland
Town in Worcester County · population 2,156 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $222,900
- Household income
- $48,382
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 37.1
Snow Hill is a town of 2,156 people in Worcester County, Maryland. The median home is worth $222,900, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Maryland towns, hipper than 93% of Maryland towns, better for cycling than 89% of Maryland towns.
How Snow Hill 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 Snow Hill is worth $222,900, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $48,382, which is more affordable than 22% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $981 a month. 56.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Snow Hill | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,900 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $981 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $48,382 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.0% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.4% | — |
Who lives in Snow Hill
| People | Snow Hill | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 29.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 18.3 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.6% | 94.3% |
Weather in Snow Hill
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 30.2°F. About 47.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.2 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Snow Hill 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 5.2 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 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 19, 2011.
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 Snow Hill itself the ACS puts it at 12.4%.
Public schools in Snow Hill
4 public schools with 1,190 students, about 10.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Hill Middle | 4-8 | 403 | 9.4 |
| Snow Hill Elementary | PK-3 | 396 | 12.4 |
| Snow Hill High | 9-12 | 341 | 10.7 |
| Cedar Chapel Special School | 1-12 | 50 | 4.2 |
Towns near Snow Hill
- Pocomoke City, MD11.9 mi · 4,295 people · home $199,000
- Captains Cove, VA12.3 mi · 1,544 people · home $267,700
- Berlin, MD14.5 mi · 5,026 people · home $423,500
- Horntown, VA14.7 mi · 912 people · home $144,500
- Pittsville, MD15.3 mi · 1,636 people · home $208,900
- Willards, MD15.4 mi · 963 people · home $216,100
- Chincoteague, VA15.6 mi · 3,344 people · home $349,500
- Eden, MD16.1 mi · 803 people · home $54,000
Snow Hill questions
Is Snow Hill, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Snow Hill scores better for retirees than 63% of Maryland towns and quieter than 57%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Snow Hill?
The median owner-occupied home in Snow Hill is valued at $222,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,382, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $981 a month.
What is the weather like in Snow Hill?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 30.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.4 inches of precipitation a year and 10.2 inches of snow.
Does Snow Hill get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Snow Hill 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)