The Town FilesChesapeake City, Maryland
Town in Cecil County · population 736 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $344,100
- Household income
- $84,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 52.4
Chesapeake City is a town of 736 people in Cecil County, Maryland. The median home is worth $344,100, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks quieter than 99% of Maryland towns, more seaside character than 95% of Maryland towns, easier by car than 72% of Maryland towns.
How Chesapeake City 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 City is worth $344,100, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $84,583, which is more affordable than 37% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,170 a month. 74.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chesapeake City | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $344,100 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,170 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $84,583 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.8% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Chesapeake City
| People | Chesapeake City | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.4 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.4% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.3% | — |
| Work from home | 17.8% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 94.3% |
Weather in Chesapeake City
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.7 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesapeake City since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 4, 2020 about 4.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 9, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 24, 1985.
Severe weather in Cecil County since 1996
Cecil County has been included in 21 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 Cecil County
Cecil County had 36,713 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,481 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Chesapeake City itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Public schools in Chesapeake City
3 public schools with 1,420 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohemia Manor High | 9-12 | 606 | 13.5 |
| Bohemia Manor Middle | 6-8 | 442 | 12.3 |
| Chesapeake City Elementary | PK-5 | 372 | 14.9 |
Towns near Chesapeake City
- Elkton, MD5.5 mi · 15,807 people · home $293,400
- Glasgow, DE6.2 mi · 15,288 people · home $373,900
- Middletown, DE7.7 mi · 23,192 people · home $409,600
- North East, MD8.9 mi · 4,085 people · home $292,300
- St. Georges, DE9.0 mi · 1,957 people · home $463,200
- Cecilton, MD9.0 mi · 676 people · home $241,800
- Bear, DE9.4 mi · 23,060 people · home $304,800
- Charlestown, MD10.1 mi · 1,496 people · home $378,400
Chesapeake City questions
Is Chesapeake City, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chesapeake City scores better for retirees than 67% of Maryland towns and quieter than 99%. 26.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.4).
How much does a house cost in Chesapeake City?
The median owner-occupied home in Chesapeake City is valued at $344,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,583, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,170 a month.
What is the weather like in Chesapeake City?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 17.7 inches of snow.
Does Chesapeake City get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesapeake City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 4, 2020. 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)