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Charlton, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
187 Population 1,169/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
650 Violent Crime/100K 3,619 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
650 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Charlton, MD

At a Glance

Violent Crime
650/100K
71% above
3,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Charlton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Charlton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
171%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Charlton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Charlton reports 650 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,619/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Charlton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Charlton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population187
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,169/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$79,314
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$357,074
Housing Units96
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent650/100K
Property3,619/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation477 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Charlton was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.