Princess Anne 60 Below average
Princess Anne Livability #353 ranked city in Maryland#18,721 ranked city in the USARanks better than 36% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Princess Anne

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Health & Safety

    Good air quality as well as nearby health facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, fire and police stations all contribute to a higher than average health and safety score.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

  • Schools

    The low schools score could result from issues like below-average graduation rates, inadequate reading and math scores, and the unavailability of local elementary and high schools.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes collected feedback from local residents in the area through surveys and polls, and the results did not show a favorable view of things like local amenities and the safety of the area.

New Real Estate Listings in Princess Anne Area
Search Homes for Sale in Princess Anne, MD

What's it like Living in Princess Anne?

Located in the state of Maryland, Princess Anne is a smaller city with a population of 3,525 inhabitants. With a total of 78%, the Black or African American racial group makes up the majority of the population in Princess Anne. The next most represented races are 19% White and 0% Asian. The median age of all Princess Anne residents is 26, which is well below the national average. This is a good indication that this city could be ideal for a younger demographic. In Princess Anne, only 41% of people over the age of fifteen are married. This city could be a good option for singles ready to mingle. On a daily basis, the typical American spends approximately 26 minutes on their one-way work commute. Reduced travel times not only contributes to increased overall happiness, but also affords more opportunities to cherish moments with family and friends. If you're living in Princess Anne, your commute time will align closely with the national average, spanning a one-way duration of approximately 24 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Princess Anne could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Maryland if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Princess Anne, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like amenities, crime, commute, housing and more.

With a livability score of 54 out of 100, Princess Anne is ranked #23,403 in the United States and #424 in Maryland. This is not a favorable rating; as this score ranks among some of the lowest in America. Living in Princess Anne may not be a pleasant experience. For each of the livability categories, we can establish that Princess Anne ranks very well for cost of living (B). There is at least one category that does not have great scores in Princess Anne. The following was graded with a disappointing score: amenities (F), crime (F), education (D), employment (F) and housing (D).

Certain items on your wish list like shopping, restaurants, nightlife, parks and proximity to public transportation are all important things to look for. Having said that, perhaps the most important metric to consider when contemplating a move to Princess Anne is real estate affordability. Median real estate prices in Princess Anne come in at $137,000, which is 52.8% lower than the Maryland average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Princess Anne, the home price to income ratio is 4, which is 5.3% higher than the Maryland average.

Best Places to Live in and Around Princess Anne

See all the best places to live around Princess Anne

How Do You Rate The Livability In Princess Anne?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful
25
Poor
50
Average
75
Good
100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Princess Anne, MD Livability

      vs

      Princess Anne transportation information

      Statistic Princess Anne Maryland National
      Average one way commute24min32min26min
      Workers who drive to work64.0%73.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool16.2%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.7%8.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle5.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.0%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home8.3%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Princess Anne, MD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).