Chestertown, MD

Living in Chestertown

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Bikeability 79
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Walkability 98
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 67
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 100
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 82
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Schools 5
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Residents

5.1k Population -74 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
43% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
43% Family Households -14% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over15%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black17%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate25%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree27%

Households

Family household43%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service26%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van57%
Public transportation2%
Walked24%
Worked at home14%

Housing

$243k Median Home Value -$77k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$708 Median Monthly Rent +$99 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied +8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier28%

Home Value

$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K2%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas13%
Utility gas3%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chestertown

United States45
Maryland43
Kent County19

Property Crime in Chestertown

United States48
Maryland38
Kent County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 7
Feb 38 3 8
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 56 3 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 49 3 1
Dec 39 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chestertown

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding56
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding23
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chestertown, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chestertown, MD

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Colleges

Colleges near Chestertown, MD

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Washington College
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St John's College
28 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Chestertown, MD

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Airports

Airports near Chestertown, MD

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