The Town FilesDelmar, Maryland
Town in Wicomico County · population 3,798 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $226,500
- Household income
- $85,174
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 32.5
Delmar is a town of 3,798 people in Wicomico County, Maryland. The median home is worth $226,500, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks easier by car than 95% of Maryland towns, better for first-time buyers than 93% of Maryland towns, better for cycling than 74% of Maryland towns.
- #5 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Maryland
- #7 in 25 Small Towns in Maryland With the Cheapest Homes
- #8 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Maryland
- #15 in 25 Small Towns in Maryland With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #21 in 25 Small Towns in Maryland With the Mildest Winters
How Delmar 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 Delmar is worth $226,500, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $85,174, which is more affordable than 94% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,607 a month. 53.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Delmar | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $226,500 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,607 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $85,174 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 53.0% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Delmar
| People | Delmar | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.0% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.1% | 94.3% |
Weather in Delmar
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 8.0 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
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Delmar since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 15, 2019 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.25 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 Delmar itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Delmar
1 public school with 882 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar Elementary | PK-4 | 882 | 16.3 |
Towns near Delmar
- Salisbury, MD4.8 mi · 33,050 people · home $227,300
- Laurel, DE9.0 mi · 3,865 people · home $230,300
- Fruitland, MD9.1 mi · 5,534 people · home $227,200
- Seaford, DE15.1 mi · 7,957 people · home $224,300
- Millsboro, DE16.9 mi · 6,863 people · home $332,600
- Princess Anne, MD18.0 mi · 3,446 people · home $231,900
- Selbyville, DE19.2 mi · 2,878 people · home $432,900
- Georgetown, DE19.5 mi · 7,134 people · home $281,400
Delmar questions
Is Delmar, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Delmar scores better for retirees than 27% of Maryland towns and quieter than 36%. 10.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Delmar?
The median owner-occupied home in Delmar is valued at $226,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,174, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,607 a month.
What is the weather like in Delmar?
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 8.0 inches of snow.
Does Delmar get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Delmar since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 15, 2019. 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)