Living in Tolchester, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tolchester · Census data 2020–2024
Tolchester has 379 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $121,042 (17% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $334,200, the median rent is $1,073/month.
Tolchester is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tolchester at a glance
- Population
- 379
- Median age
- 36.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $121,042State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $334,200State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,073/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 70.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.5%
- Average commute
- 51 min
Is Tolchester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Maryland median; home values 20% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 51 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Tolchester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tolchester the median home value is $334,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,073 per month, which is 13.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Tolchester median household income
The median household income in Tolchester is $121,042 and the income per person is $66,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Tolchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 234
- Owner-occupied
- 70.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.7%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 1.79
Tolchester demographics
- Population
- 379
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 4.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 212
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tolchester ›
Education in Tolchester
41.5% of adults 25 and older in Tolchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tolchester
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 51 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Tolchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolchester | 379 | $121,042 | $334,200 | $1,073 |
| Chesapeake Landing | 509 | $53,566 | $231,300 | — |
| Rock Hall | 1,215 | $74,597 | $262,000 | $595 |
| Worton | 126 | $90,982 | $251,100 | — |
| Butlertown | 511 | $72,991 | $209,500 | — |
| Chestertown | 5,594 | $54,346 | $344,000 | $1,206 |
| Kingstown | 1,713 | $93,625 | $293,000 | $1,536 |
| Bowleys Quarters | 7,006 | $99,534 | $400,100 | $1,747 |
| Edgemere | 9,061 | $103,165 | $372,600 | $1,300 |
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What is the median household income in Tolchester, MD?
The median household income in Tolchester is $121,042, 17% 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 Tolchester?
The median home value in Tolchester is $334,200, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Tolchester?
The median gross rent in Tolchester is $1,073 per month, about 13.9% of household income.
Is Tolchester, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Maryland median; home values 20% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 51 minutes.
What is the median age in Tolchester?
The median age in Tolchester is 36.5 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Tolchester?
The average commute to work in Tolchester is 51 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tolchester?
The unemployment rate in Tolchester is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tolchester?
41.5% of adults in Tolchester 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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