Willards

Willards

Located in Wicomico County

$308,466 Average Value
$202 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Willards is a small town between Salisbury and the beach

About halfway between Salisbury and Ocean City along U.S. Route 50 sits the small town of Willards, where houses surround a small Main Street area. “The big draw for most people would just be more affordable real estate that’s very close to Salisbury and Ocean City,” says Realtor Rachel Parker with The Parker Group. “It has a rural feel and is very quiet, but it’s close to both the beach and Salisbury, and there are bigger lot sizes because you’re out in the country.”

Active farm equipment is seen driving along Willards roads.
Active farm equipment is seen driving along Willards roads.
Travel to the nearby Eastern Shore beaches from Pocomoke City in under an hour.
Travel to the nearby Eastern Shore beaches from Pocomoke City in under an hour.
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Single-family homes and pieces of land for sale

The housing market is mostly single-family homes in the small town or out in the countryside, Parker says. “There are not a ton of big neighborhoods there.” Ranch-style, Cape Cod and new traditional homes can be found here, and recent sales prices range from around $150,000 to $420,000. Buyers looking to build a house can typically find land for sale, ranging from around $125,000 for a 5-acre lot to $440,000 for a spacious parcel of nearly 90 acres.

More traditional 2 story homes can be found on Willards Main Street for bigger families needing more space.
More traditional 2 story homes can be found on Willards Main Street for bigger families needing more space.
New Traditional homes in Willards sit on large lots with private driveways and garage parking.
New Traditional homes in Willards sit on large lots with private driveways and garage parking.
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Wicomico County Public Schools prepare students for Maryland jobs

Kids attending public school can complete kindergarten through third grade at Willards Elementary School, graded a B-minus by Niche, before continuing to B-rated Pittsville Elementary & Middle School, which ranks on Niche as the best public middle school in Wicomico County. Parkside High School is Niche’s top public high school in the county, and it also gets a B rating. Wicomico County Public Schools offers career and technical education programs designed to meet the labor needs of Maryland’s economy, which relies heavily on agriculture, health care and manufacturing. Specialized programs in fields such as high-performance manufacturing, culinary arts and nursing help students prepare for the workforce.

Willards Elementary School has 309 students in grades PK, K-3 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1.
Willards Elementary School has 309 students in grades PK, K-3 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1.
Pittsville Elementary and Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
Pittsville Elementary and Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
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The Eastside Sports Complex, Willards Park and Recreation Area and Ocean City

Willards has two parks next to each other, totaling about 20 acres. The Eastside Sports Complex hosts baseball and softball games for children, including Willards Little League matchups, and has a playground. The Willards Park and Recreation Area is an adjacent outdoor space with a basketball court, field, tennis courts and a playground. Sixteen miles east, Ocean City has 10 miles of sandy coastline and a 3-mile boardwalk. Though lifeguards are typically on duty, the Atlantic’s strong current produces large waves, and visitors should practice caution when swimming.

Kids can tire out at Willards Park and Recreation Area on the jungle gym and swing set.
Kids can tire out at Willards Park and Recreation Area on the jungle gym and swing set.
Willards Little League is hosted at the Eastside Sports Complex.
Willards Little League is hosted at the Eastside Sports Complex.
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Main Street dining and a nearby brewery

“Willards has a small Main Street, a volunteer fire department and a nice little coffee shop called Redeye Coffee House,” Parker says. “It has some of those cute little small-town perks.” Additional small businesses include The Modern Graze, which makes custom charcuterie boxes and boards and serves lunch, coffee and pastries from a small café. There’s also Four Seasons Pizza, a serving fresh pizza in its cozy dining room. Some groceries are available in town at Dollar General, but the nearest supermarket is Food Lion, about 10 miles east in Berlin. “It’s not technically in Willards, but the most well-known attraction is Tall Tales Taphouse, which is a local brewpub that’s in Parsonsburg,” Parker says. Seven miles west, the 22-acre Tall Tales Taphouse lets patrons enjoy brews, food and live music on its outdoor patio.

Redeye Coffee House serves Willards locals breakfast and lunch sandwiches.
Redeye Coffee House serves Willards locals breakfast and lunch sandwiches.
Tall Tales Taphouse is about 7 miles from Willards with an endless tap list and outdoor patio.
Tall Tales Taphouse is about 7 miles from Willards with an endless tap list and outdoor patio.
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Located 15 miles east of Salisbury

Willards is about 15 miles from both Salisbury and Ocean City. Twelve miles west of Willards, Salisbury Regional Airport offers daily flights through Piedmont Airlines, part of American Airlines. The town’s nearest hospital is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, also in Salisbury.

Willards nearest hospital is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional located in Salisbury.
Willards nearest hospital is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional located in Salisbury.
Pocomoke City residents have easy access to the Salisbury Airport, only 25 miles away.
Pocomoke City residents have easy access to the Salisbury Airport, only 25 miles away.
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Willards Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$306,392
Median Sale Price
$300,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$306,392
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
$5
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$202

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
3
Months of Supply
1.60

Homes for Sale

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value



Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Willards Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
927
Median Age
40
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$62,234
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,128

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
85.3%
College Graduates
19.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
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