The Town FilesFederalsburg, Maryland
Town in Caroline County · population 2,833 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $156,500
- Household income
- $33,571
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 34.2
Federalsburg is a town of 2,833 people in Caroline County, Maryland. The median home is worth $156,500, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300).
How Federalsburg 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 Federalsburg is worth $156,500, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $33,571, which is more affordable than 20% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,017 a month. 51.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Federalsburg | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,500 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,017 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $33,571 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 51.4% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Federalsburg
| People | Federalsburg | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.1% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 27.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.9% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.0% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.2% | 94.3% |
Weather in Federalsburg
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 46.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.1 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Federalsburg since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 1, 2023 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 16, 2025.
Severe weather in Caroline County since 1996
Caroline County has been included in 21 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 Caroline County
Caroline County had 9,246 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,786 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Federalsburg itself the ACS puts it at 9.5%.
Public schools in Federalsburg
3 public schools with 1,298 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Richardson High School | 9-12 | 535 | 13.4 |
| Federalsburg Elementary School | PK-5 | 399 | 12.1 |
| Colonel Richardson Middle School | 6-8 | 364 | 13.0 |
Towns near Federalsburg
- Seaford, DE8.9 mi · 7,957 people · home $224,300
- Bridgeville, DE9.4 mi · 2,568 people · home $400,900
- Denton, MD13.2 mi · 4,848 people · home $234,600
- Laurel, DE13.7 mi · 3,865 people · home $230,300
- Easton, MD17.1 mi · 17,101 people · home $358,900
- Cambridge, MD19.0 mi · 13,096 people · home $257,900
- Harrington, DE19.5 mi · 3,774 people · home $221,900
- Delmar, MD20.7 mi · 3,798 people · home $226,500
Federalsburg questions
Is Federalsburg, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Federalsburg scores better for retirees than 41% of Maryland towns and quieter than 43%. 12.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.2).
How much does a house cost in Federalsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Federalsburg is valued at $156,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,571, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $1,017 a month.
What is the weather like in Federalsburg?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 13.1 inches of snow.
Does Federalsburg get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Federalsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 1, 2023. 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)