At a Glance
Home Value
$275,000
Zillow: $327,987
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
13.5% smoking rate
How Choptank Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Choptank's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Choptank a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Choptank is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,987. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.0% of adults in Choptank hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Choptank 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 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population114
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans27.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$36,437
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
Home Value$275,000
Rent
Ownership49.3%
Zillow$327,987
Housing Units78
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,061/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation3 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Broadband66.2%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Choptank was built in 1938.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.