The Town FilesDeale, Maryland
Community in Anne Arundel County · population 4,943 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $431,400
- Household income
- $125,510
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 44.4
Deale is a community of 4,943 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The median home is worth $431,400, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more seaside character than 96% of Maryland towns, quieter than 76% of Maryland towns, better for families than 74% of Maryland towns.
How Deale 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 Deale is worth $431,400, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $125,510, which is more affordable than 72% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $3,130 a month. 93.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Deale | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $431,400 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $3,130 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $125,510 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.3% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.2% | — |
Who lives in Deale
| People | Deale | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.6% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 24.7% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 43.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Deale
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 24.7°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.5 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deale since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 1, 2021 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 28, 2012.
Severe weather in Anne Arundel County since 1996
Anne Arundel County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County had 288,447 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,546 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Deale itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Deale
2 public schools with 627 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traceys Elementary | PK-5 | 446 | 14.9 |
| Deale Elementary | K-5 | 181 | 12.1 |
Towns near Deale
- Shady Side, MD3.2 mi · 5,806 people · home $503,500
- Chesapeake Beach, MD6.7 mi · 6,356 people · home $444,600
- Mayo, MD8.3 mi · 8,832 people · home $604,900
- Marlboro Meadows, MD10.0 mi · 3,655 people · home $408,400
- Edgewater, MD10.6 mi · 9,446 people · home $454,100
- Annapolis Neck, MD10.6 mi · 10,973 people · home $739,100
- Riva, MD11.3 mi · 4,257 people · home $644,500
- Brock Hall, MD11.9 mi · 13,181 people · home $637,900
Deale questions
Is Deale, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Deale scores better for retirees than 68% of Maryland towns and quieter than 76%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.4).
How much does a house cost in Deale?
The median owner-occupied home in Deale is valued at $431,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $125,510, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $3,130 a month.
What is the weather like in Deale?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 14.5 inches of snow.
Does Deale get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 1, 2021. 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)