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Charlestown, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Cecil County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,037
Population
1,741/sq mi density
$109,650
Median Income
$39,808 per capita
$361,300
Home Value
$331,762 Zillow
$1,548
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
135
Violent Crime/100K
3,077 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,650 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$361,300 home value, $1,548/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$361,300
28% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,548/mo
33% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
86.7%
33% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
866
Median year built: 1991
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$361,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$331,762
Median Sale Price
$552,500
Median List Price
$99,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
86.7%
Owner-Occupied
13.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$1,548/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
134 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$274
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
36% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
86.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $361,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,762 |
| Median Sale Price | $552,500 |
| Median List Price | $99,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $274 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,548 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
| Days on Market | 134 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 3 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $274 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 86.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 866 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
| Rent Burden | 19.9% |