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Chesapeake Beach, MD

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Chesapeake Beach, MD

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 41
Population6,428
Foreign Born1.2%
Population Density2,387people per mi²
Median Age42.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

139/100

39% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $24k$45k
Comfortable $85k$125k
Luxury $160k+$248k+
Elite (Top 5%) $188k+$291k+
Affordability Ratio

109%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean90%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
19
Positive
9
Poor
1
Negative
4

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

6.5mi

Gas

17 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

18.3mi

Airport

DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National

29.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Chesapeake Beach, MD

0.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0Nearest 14.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 15.5 mi
Marina16Nearest 0.5 mi
Winery0Nearest 11 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 15.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$136k+4.4%
81% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.8M
173% above US avg
College Educated
51.1%
46% above US avg
WFH
18.8%
31% above US avg
Homeownership
82.1%
26% above US avg
Median Home
$438k
55% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 57% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+74.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+42.7%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.84 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.34 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+106.0%
Burglary
1.64 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
13.30 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
3.15 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+17Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D+
Poor11.3% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (8% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season255 days324 frost-free
Annual Rainfall58.1"
Elevation0 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor194 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,387/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair26 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B+
GoodInland Flooding, Hurricane, Heat Wave, Strong Wind, Coastal Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 319 mi · coast 79 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$16.0M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T03:14:06.000Z

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