Living in Charlotte Hall, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Charlotte Hall · Census data 2020–2024
Charlotte Hall has 1,172 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $84,271 (19% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $367,800, the median rent is $943/month.
Charlotte Hall is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Charlotte Hall at a glance
- Population
- 1,172
- Median age
- 49.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $84,271State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $367,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $943/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Charlotte Hall a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Charlotte Hall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Charlotte Hall the median home value is $367,800, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $943 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,426 a month in housing costs.
Charlotte Hall median household income
The median household income in Charlotte Hall is $84,271 and the income per person is $38,379. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Charlotte Hall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 373
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.39
Charlotte Hall demographics
- Population
- 1,172
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 365
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Charlotte Hall ›
Education in Charlotte Hall
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Charlotte Hall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Charlotte Hall
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Charlotte Hall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hall | 1,172 | $84,271 | $367,800 | $943 |
| Mechanicsville | 1,395 | $120,966 | $416,100 | $1,511 |
| Golden Beach | 3,830 | $133,194 | $382,700 | — |
| Hughesville | 2,098 | $106,250 | $489,100 | — |
| Benedict | 148 | $41,118 | — | — |
| Bryantown | 325 | $104,271 | $517,600 | — |
| Aquasco | 719 | $55,658 | $531,300 | — |
| La Plata | 10,683 | $121,208 | $428,400 | $1,559 |
| Prince Frederick | 2,955 | $80,391 | $404,400 | $1,377 |
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What is the median household income in Charlotte Hall, MD?
The median household income in Charlotte Hall is $84,271, 19% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Charlotte Hall?
The median home value in Charlotte Hall is $367,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Charlotte Hall?
The median gross rent in Charlotte Hall is $943 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Charlotte Hall, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in Charlotte Hall?
The median age in Charlotte Hall is 49.7 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Charlotte Hall?
The average commute to work in Charlotte Hall is 32 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Charlotte Hall?
The unemployment rate in Charlotte Hall is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Charlotte Hall?
33.8% of adults in Charlotte Hall have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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