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Chesapeake Beach, MD

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Population
6,466
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
57 ft
Median Home Value
$444,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,756/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$138,895
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MarylandPopulation rankingHighest population places in MarylandNearest larger communityAnnapolis, Maryland20 miles away · 40,634 residents.

About Chesapeake Beach

Chesapeake Beach is a waterfront town in Calvert County, Maryland, situated along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Established in the late nineteenth century as a popular resort destination at the terminus of the Chesapeake Beach Railway, the community of approximately 6,500 features a railway museum and a water park. Zoned within the Calvert County Public Schools system, the town offers marinas and charter boat fishing.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.3ratingAirport AccessA96.4rating

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