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Eden, Maryland

Eden is a community of 1,053 people in Somerset County, Maryland.

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Population1,053 +37.6% since 2019
Elevation30 ft 9 m
Land area5.6 sq mi
ZIP code21822
Nearest airportSalisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) 9 mi

Why visit Eden

Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Brentwood Farm and Dr. William B. Pritchard House.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 29°F.

About Eden

Eden is a census-designated place (CDP) in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. The Eden zip code (21822) also includes parts of Wicomico and Worcester counties. The population was 793 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.

From the Wikipedia article Eden, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Backbone Hill

Scenic view · 2.1 mi

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Museums and landmarks3

Brentwood Farm

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi

Building in Maryland, United States

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Dr. William B. Pritchard House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi

Historic house in Maryland, United States

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White Hall

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi

Plantation house in Somerset County, Maryland

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Parks, trails and playgrounds6

Chesapeake Forest

Hiking and trails · 0.8 mi

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Chesapeake Forest

Hiking and trails · 0.8 mi

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Chesapeake Forest

Hiking and trails · 1.9 mi

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Chesapeake Forest

Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi

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Bromley Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Easement

Hiking and trails

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Douglas Nichols Park

Park · 1.9 mi

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Churches and places of worship3

Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church

Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi

Church building in Maryland, United States of America

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Allen Methodist Church

Church · Methodist · 2.1 mi

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Flower Hill Church

Church · 1.1 mi

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Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries6

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Map of Eden

21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 3.6 in of rainFebruary: 3.2 in of rainMarch: 4.2 in of rainApril: 3.6 in of rainMay: 3.7 in of rainJune: 4.3 in of rainJuly: 4.8 in of rainAugust: 5.3 in of rainSeptember: 4.3 in of rainOctober: 3.9 in of rainNovember: 3.4 in of rainDecember: 3.7 in of rainJanuary: 47°FFebruary: 50°FMarch: 58°FApril: 69°FMay: 77°FJune: 84°FJuly: 89°FAugust: 86°FSeptember: 81°FOctober: 71°FNovember: 60°FDecember: 52°FJanuary: 29°FFebruary: 30°FMarch: 37°FApril: 46°FMay: 55°FJune: 65°FJuly: 70°FAugust: 68°FSeptember: 62°FOctober: 50°FNovember: 40°FDecember: 33°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan47°F29°F3.6 in
Feb50°F30°F3.2 in
Mar58°F37°F4.2 in
Apr69°F46°F3.6 in
May77°F55°F3.7 in
Jun84°F65°F4.3 in
Jul89°F70°F4.8 in
Aug86°F68°F5.3 in
Sep81°F62°F4.3 in
Oct71°F50°F3.9 in
Nov60°F40°F3.4 in
Dec52°F33°F3.7 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Salisbury Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$39,559median household income
$54,000median home value
30.3median age
4.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%of homes are owner-occupied
36.7 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1839%18 to 3417%35 to 6434%65 and over10%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Somerset County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
  • 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
  • 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
  • 2011-09-16: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.

  • Salisbury 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
  • Delmar 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
  • Delmar 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
  • Laurel 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
  • Crisfield 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
  • Berlin 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
  • Blades 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
  • Seaford 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
  • Ocean Pines 28 mi east, about 46 min by car
  • Millsboro 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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