The Town FilesGolden Beach, Maryland
Community in St. Mary's County · population 3,651 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $382,700
- Household income
- $133,194
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 36.9
Golden Beach is a community of 3,651 people in St. Mary's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $382,700, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for families than 95% of Maryland towns, easier by car than 87% of Maryland towns, quieter than 81% of Maryland towns.
How Golden Beach 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 Golden Beach is worth $382,700, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $133,194, which is more affordable than 91% of Maryland towns. 96.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Golden Beach | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $382,700 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | — | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $133,194 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.8% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Golden Beach
| People | Golden Beach | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 27.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 14.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.7% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 45.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Golden Beach
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
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Golden Beach since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 28, 2002 about 1.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 126 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 28, 2002.
Severe weather in St. Mary's County since 1996
St. Mary's County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in St. Mary's County
St. Mary's County had 49,113 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $85,381 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Golden Beach itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Towns near Golden Beach
- Prince Frederick, MD7.2 mi · 3,226 people · home $404,400
- Huntingtown, MD9.5 mi · 3,545 people · home $589,900
- Leonardtown, MD13.3 mi · 4,563 people · home $575,300
- Waldorf, MD14.4 mi · 81,410 people · home $407,600
- La Plata, MD15.0 mi · 10,159 people · home $428,400
- Wildewood, MD15.3 mi · 7,821 people · home $383,400
- Chesapeake Beach, MD15.9 mi · 6,356 people · home $444,600
- Solomons, MD16.6 mi · 2,650 people · home $436,800
Golden Beach questions
Is Golden Beach, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Golden Beach scores better for retirees than 41% of Maryland towns and quieter than 81%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Golden Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Golden Beach is valued at $382,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $133,194, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Golden Beach?
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 Golden Beach get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Golden Beach 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)