The Town FilesBryantown, Maryland
Community in Charles County · population 653 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $517,600
- Household income
- $104,271
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 50.8
Bryantown is a community of 653 people in Charles County, Maryland. The median home is worth $517,600, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks easier by car than 92% of Maryland towns, more of a college town than 91% of Maryland towns, better for families than 88% of Maryland towns.
How Bryantown 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 Bryantown is worth $517,600, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $104,271, which is more affordable than 15% of Maryland towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bryantown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $517,600 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | — | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $104,271 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bryantown
| People | Bryantown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.8 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.6% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68.9% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 34.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 19.6% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 54.3 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.3% | 94.3% |
Weather in Bryantown
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 15.1 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
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bryantown since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 28, 2002 about 1.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 122 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 28, 2002.
Severe weather in Charles County since 1996
Charles 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 |
| 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 Charles County
Charles County had 43,087 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,436 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Bryantown itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Bryantown
1 public school with 551 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. C. Martin Elementary School | PK-5 | 551 | 16.2 |
Towns near Bryantown
- Hughesville, MD3.8 mi · 2,438 people · home $489,100
- Waldorf, MD5.9 mi · 81,410 people · home $407,600
- Charlotte Hall, MD6.4 mi · 1,388 people · home $367,800
- La Plata, MD6.9 mi · 10,159 people · home $428,400
- Cedarville, MD7.5 mi · 639 people · home —
- Aquasco, MD8.4 mi · 913 people · home $531,300
- Golden Beach, MD8.7 mi · 3,651 people · home $382,700
- Brandywine, MD9.5 mi · 10,550 people · home $551,000
Bryantown questions
Is Bryantown, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bryantown scores better for retirees than 64% of Maryland towns and quieter than 71%. 28.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.8).
How much does a house cost in Bryantown?
The median owner-occupied home in Bryantown is valued at $517,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,271, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Bryantown?
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 15.1 inches of snow.
Does Bryantown get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bryantown 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)