What are the schools like in Marydel, MD?

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

What is the median household income in Marydel?

The median household income in Marydel, MD is $45,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.7%.

What is the weather like in Marydel, MD?

Marydel has an average high temperature of 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Marydel, MD affordable or expensive?

Marydel's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Marydel is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $177,300 and the median rent is $1,500 per month.

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

Marydel has a violent crime rate of 80.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 571.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Marydel, MD a Good Place to Live?

Marydel is a small town of 129 in Maryland, with a median household income of $45,625 and a 12.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Marydel stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Marydel 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: 99.9

Marydel's overall cost of living index is 99.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Marydel costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Marydel, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$177,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,500	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Marydel's violent crime rate is 80.8 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

80.8 /100k

Property Crime

571.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Marydel, 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	11.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	70.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Marydel sees average highs of 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 50.0 inches of annual precipitation and 13.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Marydel, MD
Average High — January	44.4°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	50.0"
Annual Snowfall	13.2"

Demographics

Metric	Marydel, MD	National Avg
Population	129	—
Median Age	25.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.5%	22.2%
65 and over	9.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Templeville, MD 2 mi Henderson, MD 3 mi Hartly, DE 4 mi Goldsboro, MD 6 mi Barclay, MD 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Marydel

Marydel, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21649

Marydel vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marydel, MD affordable or expensive?

Marydel's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Marydel roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $177,300 and median rent is $1,500/month.

What is the crime rate in Marydel, MD?

Marydel's violent crime rate is 80.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 571.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Marydel?

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

Is Marydel, MD a good place to live?

Marydel, MD has a population of 129, a median household income of $45,625, and an unemployment rate of 12.7%. 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 Marydel?

Marydel averages 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.0 inches with about 13.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Marydel?

Marydel, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21649.

What is the population of Marydel?

The population of Marydel, Maryland is 129 with a median age of 25.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Marydel?

Key numbers for living in Marydel: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $177,300, median household income $45,625, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marydel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.