The Town FilesPiney Point, Maryland
Community in St. Mary's County · population 980 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $336,600
- Household income
- $129,018
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 38.4
Piney Point is a community of 980 people in St. Mary's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $336,600, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks quieter than 93% of Maryland towns, better for retirees than 82% of Maryland towns, more upscale than 80% of Maryland towns.
How Piney Point 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 Piney Point is worth $336,600, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $129,018, which is more affordable than 95% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,442 a month. 70.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Piney Point | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $336,600 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,442 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $129,018 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.4% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.3% | — |
Who lives in Piney Point
| People | Piney Point | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.8% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.6% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 15.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 16.4% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 35.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 94.3% |
Weather in Piney Point
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 30.1°F. About 46.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.2 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Piney Point since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on February 24, 2016 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 28, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 13, 2013.
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 Piney Point itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Towns near Piney Point
- Callaway, MD6.0 mi · 1,779 people · home $364,700
- Lexington Park, MD8.2 mi · 13,317 people · home $309,700
- California, MD10.5 mi · 12,947 people · home $346,800
- Wildewood, MD10.8 mi · 7,821 people · home $383,400
- Leonardtown, MD12.5 mi · 4,563 people · home $575,300
- Drum Point, MD13.5 mi · 2,553 people · home $415,800
- Solomons, MD13.6 mi · 2,650 people · home $436,800
- Lusby, MD15.5 mi · 2,072 people · home $423,800
Piney Point questions
Is Piney Point, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Piney Point scores better for retirees than 82% of Maryland towns and quieter than 93%. 22.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in Piney Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Piney Point is valued at $336,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $129,018, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,442 a month.
What is the weather like in Piney Point?
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 30.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 12.2 inches of snow.
Does Piney Point get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Piney Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on February 24, 2016. 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)