Best Places to Live in Smith Island (zip 21824), Maryland

Small town - Delmarva Peninsula, 8 miles south of Delaware border. May, October and September are the most pleasant months in the 21824 zip code, while January and July are the least comfortable months.

Smith Island, MD Housing Market

Lowest Priced Homes	HOMES UNDER $250,000
Most Expensive Listings	HOMES $250,001 to $500,000
Largest Homes	HOMES $500,001 to $750,000
Median Priced Homes	HOMES $750,001 to $1,000,000

Pros
Moderate climate
Outdoor recreation
Small-town feel

Cons
Isolation
High violent crime rate
Entertainment

What Bert Has To Say About Salisbury Metro Area

Salisbury is a quiet small town along the Wicomico River in an area known as Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It has a history as a port and transportation center serving the agricultural “Delmarva” peninsula, incorporating eastern Maryland, Delaware, and a part of Virginia. The area is pleasant with few extremes, thanks to the nearby waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Cost of living is reasonable for the region. The area has become a bit of a magnet for small businesses seeking to escape higher-cost east coast cities.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: See Homes
Country: United States
State: Maryland
County: Somerset County
Metro Area: Salisbury Metro Area
Political Ideology: Somewhat conservative

City: Smith Island
Zip Codes: Smith Island (zip 21824)
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 33 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Smith Island (zip 21824) is 6.3% (U.S. avg. is 3.7%). Recent job growth is Negative. Smith Island (zip 21824) jobs have decreased by 0.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Smith Island (zip 21824)'s cost of living is 21.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Smith Island (zip 21824)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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VOTING

Somerset county voted Republican in 2016, 2008 and 2004, and Democratic in 2012 and 2000. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Smith Island (zip 21824)'s population is 88 people. Since 2010, it has had a population decline of 55.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 24.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Smith Island (zip 21824) is Real Estate: $84,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 3.2%.

SCHOOLS

Smith Island (zip 21824) public schools spend $14,266 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.2 students per teacher in Smith Island (zip 21824). More Education

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Housing Market in Smith Island

It's a good time to buy in Smith Island. Home Appreciation is up 3.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Smith Island is $84,900.

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