Living in Queenstown, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Queenstown · Census data 2020–2024
Queenstown has 907 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $122,031 (18% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $384,800, the median rent is $1,929/month.
Queenstown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Queenstown at a glance
- Population
- 907
- Median age
- 35.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $122,031State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $384,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,929/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Queenstown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Maryland median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 14.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Queenstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Queenstown the median home value is $384,800, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,929 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,816 a month in housing costs.
Queenstown median household income
The median household income in Queenstown is $122,031 and the income per person is $55,526. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Queenstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 347
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.76
Queenstown demographics
- Population
- 907
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 329
- Foreign-born
- 20.6%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Queenstown ›
Education in Queenstown
37.5% of adults 25 and older in Queenstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Queenstown
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Queenstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown | 907 | $122,031 | $384,800 | $1,929 |
| Grasonville | 3,564 | $120,676 | $459,600 | $1,622 |
| Kent Narrows | 507 | $139,259 | $673,400 | — |
| Centreville | 4,761 | $89,602 | $449,900 | $1,262 |
| Chester | 4,797 | $102,399 | $487,400 | $1,878 |
| Stevensville | 8,802 | $115,357 | $481,200 | $1,771 |
| Rock Hall | 1,215 | $74,597 | $262,000 | $595 |
| Cordova | 448 | $64,196 | $320,400 | — |
| Queen Anne | 210 | $78,750 | $301,600 | $879 |
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What is the median household income in Queenstown, MD?
The median household income in Queenstown is $122,031, 18% higher 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 Queenstown?
The median home value in Queenstown is $384,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Queenstown?
The median gross rent in Queenstown is $1,929 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Queenstown, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Maryland median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Queenstown?
The median age in Queenstown is 35.7 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Queenstown?
The average commute to work in Queenstown is 29 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Queenstown?
The unemployment rate in Queenstown is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Queenstown?
37.5% of adults in Queenstown 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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