Kent Narrows, MD

Maryland

Kent Narrows is a small town in Maryland with a population of 444. Residents earn $176,429 per year, which is 135% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
444 Population 472/sq mi density
$176,429 Median Income $108,420 per capita
$614,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$176,429 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$614,800 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $176,429
135% higher than US avg
Home Value $614,800
118% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 64.2%
91% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.0%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Kent Narrows Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population444
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density472/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A+
Median Income$176,429
Per Capita$108,420
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,787M

Housing

A+
Home Value$614,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation10 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.2%
High School+98.1%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
CommuteN/A
Libraries2

Is Kent Narrows a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kent Narrows receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Kent Narrows stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kent Narrows is $176,429, which is significantly higher than the national average — 135% above $75,149. This places Kent Narrows among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kent Narrows is $614,800, making it a premium housing market at 118% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Kent Narrows is a highly educated community — 64.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Kent Narrows enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Kent Narrows has a population of 444 with a density of 472 people per square mile. The median age is 58.5 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95%), with 5% Black.

Population

444
Total Population
472
People / sq mi
58.5yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.1%
Female 36.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Kent Narrows vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kent Narrows vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kent Narrows is $176,429, which is 135% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Kent Narrows vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$176,429
135% above US avg
Per Capita Income$108,420
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
IRS Avg AGI$120,149

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,596
County GDP$2,787M

Business (County)

Restaurants143
Healthcare195
Retail208
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,436
84% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.05%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home32.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Kent Narrows is $614,800, 118% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$614,800
118% above US avg
Median List Price$1,375,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,375,000
$/Sq Ft$445
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio96.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,436
84% above US avg
Effective Rate1.05%
In Kent Narrows, 29.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.3% report depression. 19.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kent Narrows vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.0%
10% below US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity19.8%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.4%
Checkup Rate73.5%
Premature Death8,049/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access71.3%
Healthcare Facilities195

Crime Rates: Kent Narrows vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Kent Narrows has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.9 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density472/sq mi
Coordinates38.9765°N, 76.2434°W
County FIPS24041
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 64.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 0-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.1%
D 49.1%

Winner: Republican by 0 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+64.2%
91% above US avg
High School+98.1%
School Test Score5.85
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density472/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities195
Restaurants143
Retail Stores208

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home32.7%

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