Chestertown, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,548 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,047 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
27.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$333,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$726 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$944 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kent County
2
Maryland
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kent County
2
Maryland
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 35
Feb 3 7 38
Mar 4 2 45
Apr 3 0 56
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 59
Nov 3 1 49
Dec 3 3 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MD State Senate District 36, MD State Legislative District 36, MD
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Schools

Chestertown Christian Academy
<1 miles, E • 1 star
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Colleges

Washington College
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Chesapeake College
18 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Community College of Baltimore County
24 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex
24 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
25 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Philadelphia International Airport
63 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Harrisburg International Airport
77 miles, N • 1.4 star
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