The Town FilesRomancoke, Maryland
Community in Queen Anne's County · population 1,855 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $450,900
- Household income
- $127,670
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 43.9
Romancoke is a community of 1,855 people in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $450,900, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for families than 95% of Maryland towns, easier by car than 89% of Maryland towns, quieter than 88% of Maryland towns.
How Romancoke 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 Romancoke is worth $450,900, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $127,670, which is more affordable than 67% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,656 a month. 94.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Romancoke | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $450,900 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,656 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $127,670 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.6% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Romancoke
| People | Romancoke | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.4% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 18.1% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 46.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 94.3% |
Weather in Romancoke
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 14.7 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 Romancoke since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 24, 2017 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 31, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 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 Romancoke itself the ACS puts it at 11.7%.
Towns near Romancoke
- Chester, MD6.1 mi · 5,003 people · home $487,400
- Stevensville, MD6.1 mi · 7,442 people · home $481,200
- Annapolis Neck, MD8.0 mi · 10,973 people · home $739,100
- Mayo, MD8.2 mi · 8,832 people · home $604,900
- Kent Narrows, MD8.6 mi · 612 people · home $673,400
- Annapolis, MD9.5 mi · 40,812 people · home $548,900
- Shady Side, MD9.6 mi · 5,806 people · home $503,500
- Grasonville, MD9.9 mi · 3,474 people · home $459,600
Romancoke questions
Is Romancoke, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Romancoke scores better for retirees than 58% of Maryland towns and quieter than 88%. 26.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in Romancoke?
The median owner-occupied home in Romancoke is valued at $450,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $127,670, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $2,656 a month.
What is the weather like in Romancoke?
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 14.7 inches of snow.
Does Romancoke get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Romancoke 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)