The Town FilesHuntingtown, Maryland
Community in Calvert County · population 3,545 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $589,900
- Household income
- $185,313
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 48.8
Huntingtown is a community of 3,545 people in Calvert County, Maryland. The median home is worth $589,900, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for families than 99% of Maryland towns, easier by car than 73% of Maryland towns.
How Huntingtown 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 Huntingtown is worth $589,900, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $185,313, which is more affordable than 83% of Maryland towns. 92.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Huntingtown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $589,900 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | — | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $185,313 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.6% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Huntingtown
| People | Huntingtown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.3% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.2% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 12.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.0% | — |
| Work from home | 29.3% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 45.1 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.9% | 94.3% |
Weather in Huntingtown
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 24.8°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.9 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 98 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huntingtown since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 28, 2002 about 7.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 123 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 16, 2022.
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 Huntingtown itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Huntingtown
4 public schools with 3,010 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingtown High School | 9-12 | 1,324 | 18.1 |
| Plum Point Middle | 6-8 | 652 | 18.1 |
| Plum Point Elementary | PK-5 | 556 | 15.4 |
| Huntingtown Elementary | PK-5 | 478 | 14.9 |
Towns near Huntingtown
- Prince Frederick, MD5.1 mi · 3,226 people · home $404,400
- Chesapeake Beach, MD6.4 mi · 6,356 people · home $444,600
- Golden Beach, MD9.5 mi · 3,651 people · home $382,700
- Croom, MD11.4 mi · 2,720 people · home $636,600
- Deale, MD12.8 mi · 4,943 people · home $431,400
- Marlton, MD13.6 mi · 9,802 people · home $415,700
- Brandywine, MD15.0 mi · 10,550 people · home $551,000
- Rosaryville, MD15.5 mi · 11,548 people · home $478,700
Huntingtown questions
Is Huntingtown, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Huntingtown scores better for retirees than 42% of Maryland towns and quieter than 68%. 18.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.8).
How much does a house cost in Huntingtown?
The median owner-occupied home in Huntingtown is valued at $589,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $185,313, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Huntingtown?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 14.9 inches of snow.
Does Huntingtown get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huntingtown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 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)