RANK #307 / 996 · POP 50,316 · MD
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.5%
Queen Anne's County, Maryland, offers a blend of historic charm and waterfront living on the Eastern Shore, easily accessible via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Stevensville, on Kent Island, serves as a dynamic hub with a mix of historic architecture and modern conveniences, while Centreville, the county seat, boasts a preserved historic downtown. The county provides extensive outdoor recreation, including over 265 miles of waterfront, numerous parks, and trails like the Cross Island Trail, which offers views of the Chesapeake Bay and Chester River. Commuting to Annapolis, Baltimore, or Washington, D.C., is possible, with MTA Commuter Bus routes available from Kent Island.
Life in Queen Anne's County appeals to families, retirees, and those seeking an Eastern Shore lifestyle. The public school system is highly rated, with a focus on academic achievement and extracurricular activities. The local economy, historically rooted in agriculture and maritime industries, has seen recent growth in wholesale, manufacturing, and construction sectors. The county has also invested in infrastructure, including school renovations, a new Board of Education building, and planning for a regional hospital, supporting both residents and businesses.
Overvalued relative to economy
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Prices detached from rents
Housing looks overvalued at 9.8x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Queen Anne's County has a Boom Town Index score of 69/100, ranking #307 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +4.1% and a median household income of $108,332, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Queen Anne's County is $421,900 with median rent at $1,600/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2568, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +4.1%. Home values changed +1.3% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.26% of Queen Anne's County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.