The Town FilesChesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland
Community in Calvert County · population 10,308 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $286,700
- Household income
- $102,669
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 37.7
Chesapeake Ranch Estates is a community of 10,308 people in Calvert County, Maryland. The median home is worth $286,700, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more seaside character than 88% of Maryland towns, better for families than 82% of Maryland towns.
How Chesapeake Ranch Estates ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chesapeake Ranch Estates is worth $286,700, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $102,669, which is more affordable than 93% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,948 a month. 92.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chesapeake Ranch Estates | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,700 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,948 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $102,669 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.8% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
| People | Chesapeake Ranch Estates | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.4% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 14.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 20.6% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 41.0 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 29.5°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.5 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 68 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesapeake Ranch Estates since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 28, 2002 about 7.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 4, 1996.
Severe weather in Calvert County since 1996
Calvert County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 4, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4583: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Calvert County
Calvert County had 22,676 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,154 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Chesapeake Ranch Estates itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Towns near Chesapeake Ranch Estates
- Drum Point, MD2.1 mi · 2,553 people · home $415,800
- Solomons, MD2.7 mi · 2,650 people · home $436,800
- California, MD5.8 mi · 12,947 people · home $346,800
- Lexington Park, MD7.6 mi · 13,317 people · home $309,700
- Wildewood, MD8.0 mi · 7,821 people · home $383,400
- Leonardtown, MD12.6 mi · 4,563 people · home $575,300
- Prince Frederick, MD15.8 mi · 3,226 people · home $404,400
- Golden Beach, MD17.8 mi · 3,651 people · home $382,700
Chesapeake Ranch Estates questions
Is Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chesapeake Ranch Estates scores better for retirees than 15% of Maryland towns and quieter than 51%. 11.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in Chesapeake Ranch Estates?
The median owner-occupied home in Chesapeake Ranch Estates is valued at $286,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,669, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,948 a month.
What is the weather like in Chesapeake Ranch Estates?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 12.5 inches of snow.
Does Chesapeake Ranch Estates get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesapeake Ranch Estates since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 28, 2002. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)