Queen Anne's County
MD · Pop. 50,951 · Mixed County
Queen Anne's County sits in Maryland across 372 square miles, home to 50,951 people at 137 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, soybeans, wheat. A median home price of $442,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.79% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 211-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.7°F and average winter lows of 27.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Umd Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown is 12.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.7% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 211-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.79% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 97.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, soybeans, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.1% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- A median home price of $442,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
- The nearest hospital, Umd Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown, is 12.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Queen Anne's County, MD is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 29/100
- Median home price
- $442k
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- Growing season
- 211 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 44.1"
- Broadband
- 97.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Umd Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown, 12.3 mi
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Homesteading in Queen Anne's County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Queen Anne's County?
- Queen Anne's County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 211-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.7°F, and average winter lows of 27.8°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $442,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.79%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Umd Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown is 12.3 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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