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Chestertown, MD

Chestertown, MD.

Population: 13,810 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Chestertown, MD is $398,398 — up 1.6% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,375/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$398,398

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

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 (state)
367.5 (+0.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
62
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,375/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
H. H. Garnett Elementary, Kent County Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Aberdeen Proving Ground (Michaelsville Landfill) (16.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
78
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
199

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
40
Nearest national park
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (28 mi)
National parks include
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay
Airports within 30 mi
57
Nearest airport
Wright Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+26 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
35.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,086
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
78.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

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

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ChestertownState medianUS median
Median home value$398,398$452,533$289,727
Typical rent$1,375/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,086$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Chestertown, MD?
$398,398.
What is typical rent in Chestertown, MD?
Typical rent: $1,375/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chestertown, MD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Chestertown, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chestertown, MD?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chestertown, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chestertown, MD?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Chestertown, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chestertown, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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