Chesapeake Beach, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Calvert County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,428 Population 2,390/sq mi density
$135,888 Median Income $58,705 per capita
$438,300 Home Value $460,538 Zillow
$1,490 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$135,888 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$438,300 home value, $1,490/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Chesapeake Beach, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$135,888
81% above
$58,705 per capita
Home Value
$438,300
55% above
Zillow: $460,538
Median Rent
$1,490/mo
28% above
37.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
52% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Chesapeake Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
181%
Home Value
155%
Rent
128%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
152%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chesapeake Beach a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chesapeake Beach residents earn a median household income of $135,888 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,705. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,022 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chesapeake Beach is $438,300 , 55% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,538. Median rent is $1,490/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

51.1% of adults in Chesapeake Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chesapeake Beach has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population6,428
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density2,390/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$135,888
Per Capita$58,705
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$6,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176

Housing

A+
Home Value$438,300
Rent$1,490
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$460,538
Housing Units2,783
Rent Burden37.2%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,742/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation34 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+25.3%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute43 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Chesapeake Beach was built in 1993.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.