What are the schools like in Betterton, MD?

School district data for Betterton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Betterton?

The median household income in Betterton, MD is $62,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 24.1%.

What is the weather like in Betterton, MD?

Betterton has an average high temperature of 41.5°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.7 inches.

Betterton, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Betterton, MD affordable or expensive?

Betterton's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Betterton is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $235,900 and the median rent is $900 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Betterton, MD?

Betterton has a violent crime rate of 66.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 566.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Betterton, MD a Good Place to Live?

Betterton is a small town of 363 in Maryland, with a median household income of $62,750 and a 24.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Betterton stands out for below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Betterton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Betterton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.2

Betterton's overall cost of living index is 97.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Betterton costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Betterton, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$235,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$900	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Betterton's violent crime rate is 66.9 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.9 /100k

Property Crime

566.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Betterton, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Betterton sees average highs of 41.5°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 16.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Betterton, MD
Average High — January	41.5°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	16.7"

Demographics

Metric	Betterton, MD	National Avg
Population	363	—
Median Age	52.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	24.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Still Pond, MD 3 mi Butlertown, MD 6 mi Kennedyville, MD 6 mi Worton, MD 7 mi Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Betterton

Betterton, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21610

Betterton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betterton, MD affordable or expensive?

Betterton's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Betterton roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $235,900 and median rent is $900/month.

What is the crime rate in Betterton, MD?

Betterton's violent crime rate is 66.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 566.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Betterton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Betterton, MD a good place to live?

Betterton, MD has a population of 363, a median household income of $62,750, and an unemployment rate of 24.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Betterton?

Betterton averages 41.5°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 16.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Betterton?

Betterton, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21610.

What is the population of Betterton?

The population of Betterton, Maryland is 363 with a median age of 52.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Betterton?

Key numbers for living in Betterton: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $235,900, median household income $62,750, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Betterton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.