Chestertown, MD

Chestertown, Maryland

Chestertown, Maryland, in Kent county, is 24 miles E of Dundalk, Maryland (center to center) and 29 miles E of Baltimore, Maryland. The town has a population of 4,746.

The People and Families of Chestertown

In Chestertown, about 30% of adults are married. Lots of people in Chestertown live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Chestertown features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chestertown had a median family income of $40,960. Chestertown benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Chestertown residents, with $29,350. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Chestertown Housing

In Chestertown, 44% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Chestertown, 70% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Chestertown; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Chestertown, MD

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Chestertown Almanac

Chestertown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Chestertown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Chestertown Public Libraries

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Chestertown Hospitals

CHESTER RIVER HOSPITAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
100 BROWN ST
(410) 778-3300
Emergency Service: Yes

Chestertown Colleges

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Washington College

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