Charles County

MD · Pop. 73,688 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Charles County is a suburban county in MD with a population of approximately 73,688.

$/Acre: $4,079

Property Tax: 1.09%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 44/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%

Local Sales Tax0.06%

Combined Sales Tax6.06%

Cost of Living Index112.4

Median Household Income$54,525

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,079

Median Home Price$258K

Acres for Sale2429

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,925 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)182 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K497

Property Crime /100K496

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate