The Town FilesSudlersville, Maryland
Town in Queen Anne's County · population 507 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $302,900
- Household income
- $44,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 49.9
Sudlersville is a town of 507 people in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $302,900, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Maryland towns, quieter than 88% of Maryland towns.
How Sudlersville 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 Sudlersville is worth $302,900, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 6.8 times the median household income of $44,375, which is more affordable than 3% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $594 a month. 43.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sudlersville | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $302,900 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $594 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $44,375 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 43.9% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sudlersville
| People | Sudlersville | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.9 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.6% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.5% | — |
| Work from home | 30.7% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.3% | 94.3% |
Weather in Sudlersville
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 15.8 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
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sudlersville since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 21, 1983 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 30, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 2, 1968.
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 Sudlersville itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in Sudlersville
2 public schools with 730 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudlersville Middle School | 5-8 | 415 | 14.3 |
| Sudlersville Elementary School | PK-4 | 315 | 12.1 |
Towns near Sudlersville
- Millington, MD5.4 mi · 549 people · home $232,100
- Church Hill, MD7.3 mi · 808 people · home $306,500
- Kingstown, MD10.3 mi · 1,689 people · home $293,000
- Galena, MD11.1 mi · 539 people · home $281,000
- Chestertown, MD12.1 mi · 5,532 people · home $344,000
- Clayton, DE13.4 mi · 3,961 people · home $361,300
- Cheswold, DE14.4 mi · 1,923 people · home $314,600
- Greensboro, MD14.5 mi · 1,919 people · home $251,100
Sudlersville questions
Is Sudlersville, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sudlersville scores better for retirees than 69% of Maryland towns and quieter than 88%. 34.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.9).
How much does a house cost in Sudlersville?
The median owner-occupied home in Sudlersville is valued at $302,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,375, so homes cost about 6.8 times income. Median rent is $594 a month.
What is the weather like in Sudlersville?
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 15.8 inches of snow.
Does Sudlersville get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sudlersville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 21, 1983. 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)