The Town FilesLusby, Maryland
Community in Calvert County · population 2,072 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $423,800
- Household income
- $151,711
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 32.2
Lusby is a community of 2,072 people in Calvert County, Maryland. The median home is worth $423,800, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more seaside character than 82% of Maryland towns.
How Lusby 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 Lusby is worth $423,800, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $151,711, which is more affordable than 93% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,594 a month. 79.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lusby | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $423,800 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,594 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $151,711 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 79.5% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lusby
| People | Lusby | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.9% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.1% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 15.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 33.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Lusby
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 29.5°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.5 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 68 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lusby since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 28, 2002 about 8.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 4, 1996.
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 Lusby itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Public schools in Lusby
5 public schools with 3,115 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patuxent High | 9-12 | 1,008 | 16.0 |
| Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus | PK-5 | 659 | 14.3 |
| Dowell Elementary | PK-5 | 589 | 15.1 |
| Southern Middle | 6-8 | 430 | 14.3 |
| Mill Creek Middle | 6-8 | 429 | 14.8 |
Towns near Lusby
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD1.2 mi · 10,308 people · home $286,700
- Solomons, MD2.1 mi · 2,650 people · home $436,800
- Drum Point, MD2.2 mi · 2,553 people · home $415,800
- California, MD5.4 mi · 12,947 people · home $346,800
- Long Beach, MD6.9 mi · 1,739 people · home $441,000
- Wildewood, MD7.2 mi · 7,821 people · home $383,400
- Lexington Park, MD7.8 mi · 13,317 people · home $309,700
- St. Leonard, MD8.0 mi · 778 people · home $477,500
Lusby questions
Is Lusby, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lusby scores better for retirees than 59% of Maryland towns and quieter than 63%. 8.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.2).
How much does a house cost in Lusby?
The median owner-occupied home in Lusby is valued at $423,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $151,711, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,594 a month.
What is the weather like in Lusby?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 12.5 inches of snow.
Does Lusby get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lusby since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 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)