The Town FilesSt. Mary's County, Maryland
115,126 people. The median home is worth $407,600 (typical Maryland town: $412,300) and the median household earns $119,446.
Towns in St. Mary's County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | 13,317 | $309,700 | $94,799 | 31.5 |
| California | 12,947 | $346,800 | $119,855 | 35.0 |
| Wildewood | 7,821 | $383,400 | $126,890 | 36.8 |
| Leonardtown | 4,563 | $575,300 | $153,819 | 38.3 |
| Golden Beach | 3,651 | $382,700 | $133,194 | 36.9 |
People and housing
| St. Mary's County | Typical Maryland town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $407,600 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,747 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $119,446 | $108,677 |
| Median age | 37.2 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.5% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 7.1% |
Jobs and pay
49,113 jobs in 2024, average pay $85,381 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,019 storm events in St. Mary's County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
St. Mary's County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3349: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).