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MD area data

Chestertown, MD

Chestertown, MD.

Population: 13,810 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$398,398
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.6%
5-year appreciation
+23.0%
10-year appreciation
+73.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$398,398
House Price Index
367.5 (+0.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
18

Rents

Typical rent
$1,375/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.2 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
40
Nearest national park
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (28 mi)
Nearest airport
Wright Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+26 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Median annual property tax
$3,086
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
78.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,517
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
48

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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