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Betterton, Maryland

town · Kent County

At a glance

391
Population
$226,700
Median home value
25% below U.S. median
$1,143/mo
Median rent
15% below U.S. median
$86,250
Median household income
10% above U.S. median
29.3 min
Average commute
87.9%
Homes with broadband
6.5%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates95.2%
College graduates37.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Kent County Economic Development
Kent County's Economic & Tourism Development department is part of the Kent County government. The page references the Economic & Tourism Development Commission and provides information about joining county boards and committees.
state Maryland Department of Commerce
The Maryland Department of Commerce is the state's primary economic development agency that stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland companies. It also promotes Maryland’s commercial advantages and quality of life to spur economic development, international investment, trade and tourism.
state Maryland Economic Development Association
The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members, encourages partnerships and networking among people committed to bringing jobs and capital to Maryland, and promotes economic development as an investment in Maryland. MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals.
state Maryland Technology Development Corporation
TEDCO provides funding, resources and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland. It identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology companies in Maryland.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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