St. Mary's County

MD · Pop. 65,271 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

St. Mary's County is a mixed county in MD with a population of approximately 65,271.

$/Acre: $14,329

Property Tax: 1.09%

Growing Season: 197 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 192/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%

Local Sales Tax1.2%

Combined Sales Tax7.2%

Cost of Living Index109.3

Median Household Income$62,520

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,329

Median Home Price$849K

Acres for Sale990

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season197 days

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,441 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)289 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K675

Property Crime /100K844

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak