Maryland
Tolchester is a small town in Maryland with a population of 381. Residents earn $114,750 per year, which is 53% above the national average.
Based on current data, Tolchester receives an overall livability score of 5.0 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 long commute times. Tolchester stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Tolchester is $114,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places Tolchester 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%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Tolchester is $320,700, 14% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Tolchester is a highly educated community — 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Tolchester enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 16.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,750 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,088 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,017 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,043 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 750 |
| County GDP | $1,248M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 79 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,689 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.77% |
| Commute Time | 48.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $320,700 |
| 14% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,021 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.7% |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,689 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.77% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.8% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,863/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 625/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2180°N, 76.2321°W |
| County FIPS | 24029 |
Winner: Republican by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.2% |
| 55% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 625/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 79 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 48.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |