Calvert County

MD · Pop. 101,477 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Calvert County is a suburban county in MD with a population of approximately 101,477.

$/Acre: $5,909
Property Tax: 1.09%
Growing Season: 190 days
Broadband: 84%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 80.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%
Local Sales Tax1.78%
Combined Sales Tax7.78%
Cost of Living Index119.2
Median Household Income$91,167
Poverty Rate25.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,909
Median Home Price$331K
Acres for Sale354
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season190 days
Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
Avg Summer High87°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation1,928 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado2/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)197 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K489
Property Crime /100K469
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City27 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate8%
Ag EconomyModerate