The Town FilesRock Hall, Maryland
Town in Kent County · population 1,198 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $262,000
- Household income
- $74,597
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 61.4
Rock Hall is a town of 1,198 people in Kent County, Maryland. The median home is worth $262,000, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for retirees than 100% of Maryland towns, better for a vacation home than 99% of Maryland towns, quieter than 98% of Maryland towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Maryland
- #1 in 25 Small Towns in Maryland With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #7 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Maryland
- #10 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Maryland
- #10 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Maryland
- #18 in The 25 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in Maryland
How Rock Hall 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 Rock Hall is worth $262,000, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $74,597, which is more affordable than 67% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $595 a month. 74.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rock Hall | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $262,000 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $595 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $74,597 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.5% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 23.9% | — |
Who lives in Rock Hall
| People | Rock Hall | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.4 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 42.5% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 10.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Rock Hall
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 17.2 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
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Rock Hall since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on July 14, 2000.
Severe weather in Kent County since 1996
Kent County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 Kent County
Kent County had 7,648 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,881 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Rock Hall itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Rock Hall
1 public school with 208 students, about 9.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hall Elementary | PK-5 | 208 | 9.9 |
Towns near Rock Hall
- Fairlee, MD7.1 mi · 500 people · home $270,600
- Chestertown, MD10.4 mi · 5,532 people · home $344,000
- Kent Narrows, MD11.3 mi · 612 people · home $673,400
- Queenstown, MD11.4 mi · 705 people · home $384,800
- Kingstown, MD11.5 mi · 1,689 people · home $293,000
- Centreville, MD11.7 mi · 4,727 people · home $449,900
- Stevensville, MD12.2 mi · 7,442 people · home $481,200
- Butlertown, MD12.4 mi · 520 people · home $209,500
Rock Hall questions
Is Rock Hall, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rock Hall scores better for retirees than 100% of Maryland towns and quieter than 98%. 42.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.4).
How much does a house cost in Rock Hall?
The median owner-occupied home in Rock Hall is valued at $262,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,597, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $595 a month.
What is the weather like in Rock Hall?
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 17.2 inches of snow.
Does Rock Hall get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Rock Hall in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)