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Queenstown, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Talbot County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
990 Population 493/sq mi density
$106,500 Median Income $43,775 per capita
$366,900 Home Value $640,331 Zillow
$1,814 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
265 Violent Crime/100K 1,169 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$106,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$366,900 home value, $1,814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Queenstown, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,500
42% above
$43,775 per capita
Home Value
$366,900
30% above
Zillow: $640,331
Median Rent
$1,814/mo
56% above
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
265/100K
30% below
1,169/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
6% above
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
14% below
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Queenstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
142%
Home Value
130%
Rent
156%
Poverty
124%
Bachelor's
106%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Queenstown 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

Queenstown residents earn a median household income of $106,500 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,775. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,596 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Queenstown is $366,900 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $640,331. Median rent is $1,814/month, with 23.5% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Queenstown reports 265 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,169/100K.

Education

35.8% of adults in Queenstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Queenstown has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population990
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,500
Per Capita$43,775
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$2,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A+
Home Value$366,900
Rent$1,814
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$640,331
Housing Units305
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent265/100K
Property1,169/100K

Health

Obesity27.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation18 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Queenstown was founded in 1892.
The median home in Queenstown was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.