Neighborhood report

Chestertown, MD

Founded 1706Kent CountyElev. 6 m

Population

5,548

Median home

$333,900

Disaster risk

Very Low

Public schools

Sex offenders

Overview

About Chestertown

Chestertown is a city in Maryland with about 5,548 residents. Chestertown was founded in 1706 and sits in Kent County. The median age is 32.3 and the median household income is $47,047. Homes carry a median value of $333,900, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67.4%). Around 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population

5,548

Median age

32.3

Median household income

$47,047

Per-capita income

$32,565

Poverty rate

15.6%

High-school grad or higher

89.2%

Bachelor's degree or higher

45.1%

Unemployment

Avg. commute

20.5 min

Work from home

11.1%

Residents by race & ethnicity

White67.4%

Hispanic or Latino3.2%

Black24.8%

Asian2.3%

Workforce by occupation

Management, business, science & arts37.5%

Service29.4%

Sales & office18.3%

Production, transportation & material moving12.7%

Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value

$333,900

Median gross rent

$1,090/mo

Owner-occupied

48.1%

Median year built

1984

Households

2,241

Avg. household size

1.83

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Chestertown has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school

Reading42%

Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Kent County Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

H. H. Garnett ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime6% above national

Chestertown411

Maryland447

United States386

↑ 59% higher than 2019

2019–2023

property crime7% below national

Chestertown1,806

Maryland2,182

United States1,952

↑ 26% higher than 2019

2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Chestertown Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Chestertown.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low

Top hazards · Kent County

DroughtRelatively High

LightningRelatively Moderate

Coastal floodingRelatively Low

Heat waveRelatively Low

HurricaneRelatively Low

Ice stormRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Chestertown is in Kent County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Chestertown was founded in 1706 and sits in Kent County. Elevation ~6 m.

Map of Chestertown

Chestertown, MD

Where Chestertown is

Historic places

15 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Brampton Chestertown Railroad Station Rose Hill Middle, East and West Halls Chestertown Armory Carvill Hall Denton House White House Farm

Notable people from Chestertown

James Peale George Vickers Philip Reed James Lloyd Ezekiel F. Chambers Joseph Hopper Nicholson Samuel Ringgold John W. Crisfield Kennard Winchester Bill Nicholson

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Nearby cities

Aberdeen (21 mi)Havre de Grace (23 mi)Bel Air (26 mi)Denton (27 mi)Baltimore (29 mi)Annapolis (29 mi)

Common questions

Chestertown — frequently asked

What is the population of Chestertown, Maryland?

Chestertown has a population of about 5,548, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).

What is the average home value in Chestertown?

The median home value in Chestertown is $333,900, and the median gross rent is $1,090/month (U.S. Census ACS).

Is Chestertown safe? What is the crime rate?

Chestertown Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 411 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.

What natural-disaster risks does Chestertown face?

FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kent County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, lightning, coastal flooding.

How many schools are in Chestertown?

Chestertown has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.

How many registered sex offenders are in Chestertown?

Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Chestertown. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.

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