Crisfield
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Crisfield, Maryland, known as the 'Crab Capital of the World,' is a small waterfront city on the Chesapeake Bay. Famous for its blue crabs, watermen heritage, and scenic bayside views, the city offers a laid-back Eastern Shore charm and easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
2,475
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.98°, -75.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,845
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
14.5°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
4.2°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-13.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1231 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
44
Walk Score
44
Footways
88.0
Airport
WAL
Distance
35 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.