The Town FilesQueenstown, Maryland
Town in Queen Anne's County · population 705 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $384,800
- Household income
- $122,031
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 35.7
Queenstown is a town of 705 people in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $384,800, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Maryland towns, quieter than 98% of Maryland towns, better for families than 90% of Maryland towns.
- #3 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Maryland
- #3 in The 21 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Maryland With Mild Winters
- #6 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Maryland
- #9 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Maryland
- #14 in The 25 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in Maryland
How Queenstown 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 Queenstown is worth $384,800, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $122,031, which is more affordable than 83% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,929 a month. 73.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Queenstown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $384,800 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,929 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $122,031 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.9% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Queenstown
| People | Queenstown | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.5% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 20.6% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 94.3% |
Weather in Queenstown
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 28.6°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.5 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Queenstown since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 24, 2017 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.80 inches on June 9, 2011.
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 Queenstown itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Towns near Queenstown
- Grasonville, MD2.7 mi · 3,474 people · home $459,600
- Kent Narrows, MD4.4 mi · 612 people · home $673,400
- Centreville, MD6.6 mi · 4,727 people · home $449,900
- Chester, MD6.9 mi · 5,003 people · home $487,400
- Stevensville, MD8.4 mi · 7,442 people · home $481,200
- Rock Hall, MD11.4 mi · 1,198 people · home $262,000
- Cordova, MD12.1 mi · 551 people · home $320,400
- Romancoke, MD12.5 mi · 1,855 people · home $450,900
Queenstown questions
Is Queenstown, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Queenstown scores better for retirees than 99% of Maryland towns and quieter than 98%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Queenstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Queenstown is valued at $384,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $122,031, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,929 a month.
What is the weather like in Queenstown?
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 28.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 15.5 inches of snow.
Does Queenstown get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Queenstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 24, 2017. 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)