Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Chesapeake Ranch Estates is a small city in Maryland with a population of 9,307. Residents earn $97,139 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, Chesapeake Ranch Estates receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Chesapeake Ranch Estates stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Chesapeake Ranch Estates is $97,139, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Chesapeake Ranch Estates is $286,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,794 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Chesapeake Ranch Estates enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.6% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
| 52% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,139 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,787 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,642 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,000 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,185 |
| County GDP | $10,446M |
| Restaurants | 211 |
| Healthcare | 189 |
| Retail | 302 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,122 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.44% |
| Commute Time | 42.8 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |
| Census Median | $286,600 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $357,950 |
| Median List Price | $357,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $229 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 21.9% |
| Inventory | 32 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,794 |
| 54% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,122 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.44% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,105/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 38 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3576°N, 76.4174°W |
| County FIPS | 24037 |
Winner: Republican by 17.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.8% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,154/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 189 |
| Restaurants | 211 |
| Retail Stores | 302 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 42.8 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |