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Chesapeake Beach, Maryland


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Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, in Calvert county, is 22 miles SE of Bowie, Maryland (center to center) and 29 miles SE of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is conveniently located inside the Washington metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,180 people in Chesapeake Beach.

The People and Families of Chesapeake Beach

In Chesapeake Beach, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chesapeake Beach had a median family income of $74,167. Chesapeake Beach has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Chesapeake Beach. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,250) in Chesapeake Beach. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Chesapeake Beach Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Chesapeake Beach is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Chesapeake Beach contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Chesapeake Beach, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Chesapeake Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyChesapeake Beach Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyChesapeake Beach Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Chesapeake Beach Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Chesapeake Beach People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Chesapeake Beach Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Chesapeake Beach Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Chesapeake Beach, MD

Comparing Chesapeake Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men109
Male Share of the Population810
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity84
Age of the Population46
Female Share of the Population31
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Property Taxes25
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents12

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