Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
14%
Saint Charles
Saint Charles, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,637
Population
62,194
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A planned community just minutes from DC
Family-Friendly
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Shopping
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Commutes
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Good Schools
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Suburban
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Located about 20 miles south of Washington DC, Saint Charles is a family-friendly and charming suburb filled with cozy neighborhoods and mature trees. This master-planned community has a terrific blend of residential and commercial districts, attractive parks, and ample sidewalks connecting each. Saint Charles is between White Plains and Waldorf and is surrounded by forests and park space.
Saint Charles is a popular shopping destination, home to St. Charles Towne Center, a large indoor mall, along with a variety of shopping plazas like Shops at Waldorf Center and Charles County Plaza Shopping Center. The shopping and dining options extend along Crain Highway, all the way into neighboring Waldorf and past popular destinations like Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill Waldorf and Kodori. On sunny days, residents head to community parks like White Plains Park Playground, Dog Park White Plains, and the White Plains Golf Course.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$108,423
Average: $126,848
Education
16,119
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
33,444
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saint Charles has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint Charles, MD is $1,597 for one bedroom, and $1,877 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Charles has decreased by -9.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,597/month
781 Sq Ft
House
$3,160/month
1,844 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,631/month
1,180 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saint Charles, MD is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Thomas Stone National Historic Site
- Uhler Natural Area
- Cedarville State Forest
- Piscataway Park
- Fort Washington National Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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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 February 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.