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Tilghman Island is a small town of 826 in Maryland, with a median household income of $55,208
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
Tilghman Island stands out for solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Tilghman Island is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tilghman Island city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Tilghman Island metro area.
Metric
Tilghman Island, MD
National Avg
Median Home Value
$297,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,208
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tilghman Island's violent crime rate is 185.6 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
185.6 /100k
Property Crime
976.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tilghman Island is served primarily by Talbot County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tilghman Island, MD
National Avg
School District
Talbot County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tilghman Island sees average highs of 44.6°F in January
and 88.1°F in July,
with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.1 inches of snow per year.
Tilghman Island has a median home value of $297,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $55,208.
Tilghman Island's violent crime rate is 185.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 976.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tilghman Island are operated by Talbot County Public Schools.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tilghman Island, MD has a population of 826, a median household income of $55,208, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Tilghman Island averages 44.6°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches
with about 14.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tilghman Island, MD is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 21671, 21665.
The population of Tilghman Island, Maryland is 826 with a median age of 56.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tilghman Island: median home $297,500, median household income $55,208, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tilghman Island side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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