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Tolchester, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Kent County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
381 Population 625/sq mi density
$114,750 Median Income $63,088 per capita
$320,700 Home Value $349,746 Zillow
$1,021 Median Rent 13.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 2,603 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$320,700 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Tolchester, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,750
53% above
$63,088 per capita
Home Value
$320,700
14% above
Zillow: $349,746
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
12% below
13.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
60% below
2,603/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.2%
55% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Tolchester Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
153%
Home Value
114%
Rent
88%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
155%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tolchester a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tolchester residents earn a median household income of $114,750 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,088. 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 750 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tolchester is $320,700 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,746. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 13.7% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Tolchester reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,603/100K.

Education

52.2% of adults in Tolchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tolchester has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population381
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density625/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,750
Per Capita$63,088
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017

Housing

A+
Home Value$320,700
Rent$1,021
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$349,746
Housing Units286
Rent Burden13.7%

Crime

F
Violent153/100K
Property2,603/100K

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,863/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation25 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.2%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute49 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Tolchester was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.