Chestertown, MD

Chestertown, MD

At a Glance

How Chestertown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Chestertown a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Chestertown residents earn a median household income of $47,047 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,565. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 750 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chestertown is $333,900 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $381,378. Median rent is $1,090/month, with 33.6% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Chestertown reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,412/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

45.1% of adults in Chestertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chestertown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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