Wicomico County, Maryland · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Wicomico County, Maryland
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Wicomico County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Wicomico County, MD scores 7.7/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 6,783 residents aged 75+, growing 3.0%, against 11 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
7.7/10
Strong
Population 75+
6,783
3.0% growth
Licensed homes
11
current supply
Demand rating
4.4/10
Low
Why Wicomico County ranks here
Wicomico County scores 7.7/10 (Strong) because its 6,783 seniors 75+ are growing 3.0% against just 11 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 3.1 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $60,103 and median home value of $254,700 signal the local private-pay base.
Wicomico County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
6,783
75+ growth (10-yr)
3.0%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
11
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Wicomico County?
Wicomico County has 11 licensed assisted living homes, serving 6,783 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Wicomico County a good market for assisted living?
Wicomico County scores 7.7 out of 10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 3.0%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Wicomico County?
The 75+ population in Wicomico County is projected to change 3.0% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Wicomico County
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the Maryland state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.