What are the schools like in Nanticoke, MD?

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

What is the median household income in Nanticoke?

The median household income in Nanticoke, MD is $88,594 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 31.7%.

What is the weather like in Nanticoke, MD?

Nanticoke has an average high temperature of 47.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Nanticoke, MD affordable or expensive?

Nanticoke's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Nanticoke is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Nanticoke has a violent crime rate of 318.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1092.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Nanticoke, MD a Good Place to Live?

Nanticoke is a small town of 351 in Maryland, with a median household income of $88,594 and a 31.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Nanticoke stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population.

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

All Nanticoke 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: 95.1

Nanticoke's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Nanticoke costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Nanticoke, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,594	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Nanticoke's violent crime rate is 318.5 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

318.5 /100k

Property Crime

1092.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Nanticoke, 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	35.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nanticoke sees average highs of 47.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation and 8.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Nanticoke, MD
Average High — January	47.8°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	47.2"
Annual Snowfall	8.0"

Demographics

Metric	Nanticoke, MD	National Avg
Population	351	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	31.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	36.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Nanticoke Acres, MD 1 mi Waterview, MD 1 mi Jesterville, MD 2 mi Bivalve, MD 3 mi Tyaskin, MD 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Nanticoke

Nanticoke, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21840

Nanticoke vs Other Cities

Nanticoke, MD vs Nanticoke Acres, MD Nanticoke, MD vs Waterview, MD Nanticoke, MD vs Jesterville, MD Nanticoke, MD vs Bivalve, MD Nanticoke, MD vs Tyaskin, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nanticoke, MD affordable or expensive?

Nanticoke's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Nanticoke roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Nanticoke, MD?

Nanticoke's violent crime rate is 318.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1092.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Nanticoke?

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

Is Nanticoke, MD a good place to live?

Nanticoke, MD has a population of 351, a median household income of $88,594, and an unemployment rate of 31.7%. 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 Nanticoke?

Nanticoke averages 47.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches with about 8.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Nanticoke?

Nanticoke, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21840.

What is the population of Nanticoke?

The population of Nanticoke, Maryland is 351 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nanticoke?

Key numbers for living in Nanticoke: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $88,594, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nanticoke side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.