The Town FilesKingstown, Maryland
Community in Queen Anne's County · population 1,689 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $293,000
- Household income
- $93,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 48.0
Kingstown is a community of 1,689 people in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $293,000, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Maryland towns, quieter than 90% of Maryland towns, more seaside character than 89% of Maryland towns.
- #9 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Maryland
- #10 in The 25 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in Maryland
- #20 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Maryland
- #20 in The 21 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Maryland With Mild Winters
- #23 in 25 Small Towns in Maryland With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
How Kingstown 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 Kingstown is worth $293,000, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $93,625, which is more affordable than 87% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,536 a month. 92.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kingstown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $293,000 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,536 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $93,625 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.6% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.4% | — |
Who lives in Kingstown
| People | Kingstown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.0 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 16.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.4% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.7% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 12.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 94.3% |
Weather in Kingstown
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 27.1°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.7 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingstown since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 21, 1976 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 19, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 12, 2018.
Severe weather in Queen Anne's County since 1996
Queen Anne'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 |
| 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 Queen Anne's County
Queen Anne's County had 16,269 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,415 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Kingstown itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Towns near Kingstown
- Chestertown, MD1.8 mi · 5,532 people · home $344,000
- Church Hill, MD5.5 mi · 808 people · home $306,500
- Butlertown, MD5.9 mi · 520 people · home $209,500
- Fairlee, MD6.7 mi · 500 people · home $270,600
- Sudlersville, MD10.3 mi · 507 people · home $302,900
- Millington, MD11.4 mi · 549 people · home $232,100
- Centreville, MD11.5 mi · 4,727 people · home $449,900
- Rock Hall, MD11.5 mi · 1,198 people · home $262,000
Kingstown questions
Is Kingstown, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kingstown scores better for retirees than 73% of Maryland towns and quieter than 90%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.0).
How much does a house cost in Kingstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Kingstown is valued at $293,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,625, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,536 a month.
What is the weather like in Kingstown?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 27.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 16.7 inches of snow.
Does Kingstown get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 21, 1976. 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)