The Town FilesPrince Frederick, Maryland
Community in Calvert County · population 3,226 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $404,400
- Household income
- $80,391
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 35.9
Prince Frederick is a community of 3,226 people in Calvert County, Maryland. The median home is worth $404,400, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300).
How Prince Frederick 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 Prince Frederick is worth $404,400, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $80,391, which is more affordable than 15% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,377 a month. 47.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Prince Frederick | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $404,400 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,377 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $80,391 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 47.8% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Prince Frederick
| People | Prince Frederick | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 39.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 94.3% |
Weather in Prince Frederick
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
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Prince Frederick since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 28, 2002 about 5.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 122 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 3.00 inches on May 16, 2022.
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 Prince Frederick itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Prince Frederick
7 public schools with 2,905 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert High | 9-12 | 1,117 | 16.9 |
| Barstow Elementary | PK-5 | 649 | 15.8 |
| Calvert Middle | 6-8 | 617 | 14.3 |
| Calvert Elementary | PK-5 | 479 | 14.5 |
| Calvert Country School | 2-12 | 41 | 3.2 |
| Calvert County Alternative School | 10-10 | 2 | — |
| Career and Technology Academy | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Prince Frederick
- Huntingtown, MD5.1 mi · 3,545 people · home $589,900
- Golden Beach, MD7.2 mi · 3,651 people · home $382,700
- Chesapeake Beach, MD10.2 mi · 6,356 people · home $444,600
- Solomons, MD15.7 mi · 2,650 people · home $436,800
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD15.8 mi · 10,308 people · home $286,700
- Croom, MD16.3 mi · 2,720 people · home $636,600
- Wildewood, MD16.7 mi · 7,821 people · home $383,400
- Leonardtown, MD16.8 mi · 4,563 people · home $575,300
Prince Frederick questions
Is Prince Frederick, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Prince Frederick scores better for retirees than 62% of Maryland towns and quieter than 69%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Prince Frederick?
The median owner-occupied home in Prince Frederick is valued at $404,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,391, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,377 a month.
What is the weather like in Prince Frederick?
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 Prince Frederick get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Prince Frederick 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)