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Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · St. Mary's County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
9,307 Population 2,154/sq mi density
$97,139 Median Income $49,787 per capita
$286,600 Home Value $370,649 Zillow
$1,794 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
995 Violent Crime/100K 6,125 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,139 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$286,600 home value, $1,794/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
995 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,139
29% above
$49,787 per capita
Home Value
$286,600
2% above
Zillow: $370,649
Median Rent
$1,794/mo
54% above
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
995/100K
162% above
6,125/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
18% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Chesapeake Ranch Estates Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
129%
Home Value
102%
Rent
154%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
262%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chesapeake Ranch Estates a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chesapeake Ranch Estates residents earn a median household income of $97,139 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,787. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,185 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chesapeake Ranch Estates is $286,600 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,649. Median rent is $1,794/month, with 23.9% 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.

Safety & Crime

Chesapeake Ranch Estates reports 995 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 162% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,125/100K.

Education

27.8% of adults in Chesapeake Ranch Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chesapeake Ranch Estates has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population9,307
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density2,154/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,139
Per Capita$49,787
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$10,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,642

Housing

A+
Home Value$286,600
Rent$1,794
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$370,649
Housing Units3,659
Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

F
Violent995/100K
Property6,125/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,105/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation38 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute43 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Chesapeake Ranch Estates was built in 1993.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.