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