Chestertown, Maryland

Population 5,297

Chestertown is located in Kent County, MD. The population is 5,297, making Chestertown the largest city in Kent County.

There are 2 public schools in Chestertown with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Chestertown is very low , and there are 12 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Chestertown is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Chestertown property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Chestertown include Kingstown, Worton and Butlertown.

Chestertown Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 45%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.9%

Crime Rate

32.83% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 40
  • Violent Crimes: 259
  • Robbery: 119
  • Burglary: 338
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

40.22% Higher than national avg.
  • 12 offenders in Chestertown
  • 22.65 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

351 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 4
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 336

Unemployment

Very High 4.7%
  • Maryland unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Chestertown, MD and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Chestertown's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
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3 Private Schools

Chestertown Christian Academy

Kent School

Radcliffe Creek School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Chestertown, MD

Property Reports view all

4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Chestertown, MD issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Chestertown, MD issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $830
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,010
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,250
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,620
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,850

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Environmental Hazards

351 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Chestertown, MD has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Chestertown, MD is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Chestertown, MD is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.14°
  • February 39.25°
  • March 47.8°
  • April 57.77°
  • May 69.2°
  • June 76.16°
  • July 79.47°
  • August 77.92°
  • September 71.22°
  • October 60.4°
  • November 49.45°
  • December 41.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Chestertown, MD

Earthquakes
Chestertown, MD has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Chestertown, MD has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Chestertown, MD has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Chestertown, MD has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Chestertown, MD: $38,813

Unemployment

Unemployment in Chestertown is 4.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.10%
White Collar - 60.90%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Larry Hogan
  • Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
  • Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski

City Representatives

  • Andy Harris

Neighborhood Info

5 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

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