Calvert County, Maryland
Among the top 5% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 95% of US counties
- top 6% for broadband access
- top 11% for airport distance
- bottom 1% for commute time
Calvert County is a county in Maryland with about 93,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and school quality. It rates lower on cost of living and commute time.
Official websiteco.cal.md.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in3.3 in
muggy 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$128k99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$69kbetter than 2% of US counties
Home Value$419k95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 3% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 4% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.90%better than 46% of US counties
Income Tax8.80%better than 9% of US counties
State 5.80% + Local 3.00%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.71%better than 11% of US counties
Unemployment3.2%better than 80% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.1 in62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall14.5 inbetter than 47% of US counties
Sunny Days215 daysbetter than 27% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 40% of US counties
Comfortable Days81 daysbetter than 54% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk28.9better than 69% of US counties
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 56% of US counties
School Quality90.0better than 88% of US counties
Violent Crime459/100kbetter than 73% of US counties
Property Crime459/100kbetter than 75% of US counties
Community
Population93,24480th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3763rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0047th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)75.6%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)12.1%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.6%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.0%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time41 minbetter than 1% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 50% of US counties
Airport Distance35 mibetter than 89% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.8%better than 94% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.26better than 68% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 73% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Calvert County an affordable place to live?
- Calvert County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $69k, better than 2% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Calvert County?
- The median home value in Calvert County is $419k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Calvert County?
- Median household income in Calvert County is $128k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Calvert County?
- Median gross rent in Calvert County is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Calvert County safe?
- Calvert County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 459/100k (better than 73%). Property crime is 459/100k.
- What is the weather like in Calvert County?
- Calvert County averages 79°F in July and 37°F in January, with 47.1 in of annual precipitation and about 215 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Calvert County?
- Public-school quality in Calvert County is above average, scoring better than 88% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Calvert County?
- The average one-way commute in Calvert County is 41 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)