The Town FilesWillards, Maryland
Town in Wicomico County · population 963 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $216,100
- Household income
- $75,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 40.3
Willards is a town of 963 people in Wicomico County, Maryland. The median home is worth $216,100, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Maryland towns, quieter than 77% of Maryland towns, better for first-time buyers than 71% of Maryland towns.
How Willards 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 Willards is worth $216,100, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $75,333, which is more affordable than 91% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,460 a month. 76.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Willards | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,100 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,460 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $75,333 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.3% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Willards
| People | Willards | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.0% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.1% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.4% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.8% | 94.3% |
Weather in Willards
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 28.0°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.4 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 94 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Willards since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 10, 1990 about 0.9 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 8 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 30, 1976.
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 Willards itself the ACS puts it at 11%.
Public schools in Willards
1 public school with 316 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willards Elementary | PK-3 | 316 | 16.6 |
Towns near Willards
- Pittsville, MD3.1 mi · 1,636 people · home $208,900
- Berlin, MD8.4 mi · 5,026 people · home $423,500
- Selbyville, DE9.1 mi · 2,878 people · home $432,900
- Frankford, DE10.9 mi · 790 people · home $315,000
- Ocean Pines, MD10.9 mi · 12,145 people · home $380,100
- Delmar, DE11.9 mi · 2,027 people · home $232,800
- Delmar, MD11.9 mi · 3,798 people · home $226,500
- Dagsboro, DE12.0 mi · 870 people · home $318,400
Willards questions
Is Willards, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Willards scores better for retirees than 39% of Maryland towns and quieter than 77%. 9.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Willards?
The median owner-occupied home in Willards is valued at $216,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,333, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,460 a month.
What is the weather like in Willards?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 28.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 8.4 inches of snow.
Does Willards get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Willards since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 10, 1990. 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)