Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
Chesapeake Beach, MD Area Guide
Relish quaint coastal living near metropolitan amenities
Coastal
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Bayside
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Scenic
Chesapeake Beach sits where Fishing Creek meets the Chesapeake Bay, giving this small Calvert County town a working waterfront identity that's hard to replicate anywhere else in Maryland. Covering just three square miles, it moves at an unhurried pace, with charter fishing, marina slips, and bay breezes shaping the rhythm of everyday life. The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum tells the story of the town's origins as a planned resort destination built at the turn of the 20th century, making it one of the region's more historically layered coastal communities.
Washington, D.C. and Annapolis are both within an hour's drive, drawing residents who want quiet bayside living without sacrificing access to major employment and cultural centers. Andrews Air Force Base and the Washington Navy Yard are also within reasonable commuting distance, making the town a practical anchor for military and government workers. Housing in Chesapeake Beach leans toward single-family homes and townhomes, with smaller apartment communities offering waterfront-adjacent living for those seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle. The mix of older cottages and newer construction gives the rental landscape real character. College of Southern Maryland is nearby, adding an educational presence to the broader area's draw.
Explore the City
Chesapeake Beach has many parks and beaches for the residents to enjoy.
Boating and kayaking are common activities in Chesapeake Beach.
Seagulls dance along the shores of Chesapeake Beach.
Chesapeake Beach's history is depicted in a vivid mural.
Chesapeake Beach's Fishing Creek can be a quiet and peaceful place.
Learn about Chesapeake Beach and its rich history as a resort, at the Bayside History Museum.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$117,770
Average: $137,128
Education
2,262
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,469
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chesapeake Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
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Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
502 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
490 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- King's Landing Park
- Spaceflight America Museum / Arthur Storer Planetarium
- Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor's Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.