At a Glance
Median Income
$106,500
$43,775 per capita
Home Value
$366,900
Zillow: $654,209
Median Rent
$1,814/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
10.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Queenstown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
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 2.4% (33% 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 $654,209. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population990
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born22.1%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$106,500
Per Capita$43,775
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$2,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$366,900
Rent$1,814
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$654,209
Housing Units305
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
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
Broadband81.8%
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.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
22.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.