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Trappe, MD

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Population
1,517
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
53 ft
Median Home Value
$242,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,330/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,917
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Trappe

Tucked away in southern Talbot County, Trappe is a quiet Eastern Shore town with a relaxed, easygoing pace. Local folklore still debates where the quirky name came from, whether early wolf traps or traveling monks, but today the community is best known for its historic charm and quiet neighborhoods. Living here puts you right between the Choptank River and the conveniences of nearby Easton, making it a great landing spot for anyone looking for rural charm within reach of good dining and everyday amenities.

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