Living in Chesapeake City, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chesapeake City · Census data 2020–2024
Chesapeake City has 810 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $84,583 (18% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $344,100, the median rent is $1,170/month.
Chesapeake City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chesapeake City at a glance
- Population
- 810
- Median age
- 52.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $84,583State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $344,100State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,170/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Chesapeake City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Chesapeake City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chesapeake City the median home value is $344,100, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month, which is 39.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,819 a month in housing costs.
Chesapeake City median household income
The median household income in Chesapeake City is $84,583 and the income per person is $48,454. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Chesapeake City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 423
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.10
Chesapeake City demographics
- Population
- 810
- Median age
- 52.4
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 381
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chesapeake City ›
Education in Chesapeake City
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Chesapeake City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chesapeake City
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 63.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Chesapeake City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake City | 810 | $84,583 | $344,100 | $1,170 |
| Elkton | 15,910 | $58,640 | $293,400 | $1,382 |
| Glasgow | 15,546 | $113,982 | $373,900 | $2,039 |
| Middletown | 24,661 | $112,831 | $409,600 | $1,583 |
| St. Georges | 1,530 | $131,553 | $463,200 | — |
| North East | 4,134 | $91,603 | $292,300 | $1,329 |
| Bear | 22,370 | $91,687 | $304,800 | $1,771 |
| Cecilton | 820 | $87,813 | $241,800 | $1,149 |
| Odessa | 409 | $123,750 | $348,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Chesapeake City, MD?
The median household income in Chesapeake City is $84,583, 18% 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 Chesapeake City?
The median home value in Chesapeake City is $344,100, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Chesapeake City?
The median gross rent in Chesapeake City is $1,170 per month, about 39.6% of household income.
Is Chesapeake City, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Chesapeake City?
The median age in Chesapeake City is 52.4 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Chesapeake City?
The average commute to work in Chesapeake City is 25 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chesapeake City?
The unemployment rate in Chesapeake City is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chesapeake City?
31.2% of adults in Chesapeake City 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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