Church Creek, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Dorchester County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
131 Population 385/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $48,743 per capita
$245,800 Home Value $271,259 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$245,800 home value, $3,501/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Church Creek, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$48,743 per capita
Home Value
$245,800
13% below
Zillow: $271,259
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
17.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
23% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Church Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
87%
Rent
301%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Church Creek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Church Creek residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,743. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 798 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Church Creek is $245,800 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,259. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 17.1% 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 1938.

Education

25.9% of adults in Church Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Church Creek 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population131
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density385/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$48,743
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A
Home Value$245,800
Rent$3,501
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$271,259
Housing Units62
Rent Burden17.1%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,187/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation3 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute34 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Church Creek was built in 1938.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.