Queen Annes County

Queen Anne’s County is located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, bordering the Chesapeake Bay to the west and the Delaware state line to the east. Created in 1706 from portions of Talbot and Kent counties, it developed as part of the Chesapeake region’s agricultural and maritime economy and remains closely tied to bay and river landscapes. The county is small in population, with roughly 50,000 residents, and is characterized by predominantly rural land use, interspersed with small towns and suburban-style growth near major crossings to the Baltimore–Washington region. Agriculture, local services, and commuting are important economic features, while water-oriented recreation and working waterfront activity reflect its coastal setting. The landscape includes farmland, tidal rivers, wetlands, and shoreline communities. The county seat is Centreville.

Queen Anne’s County is located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, between the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware border, and includes communities such as Centreville, Stevensville, and Kent Island. The county’s primary local government and planning materials are available via the Queen Anne’s County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau data portal (data.census.gov), Queen Anne’s County had a population of 50,094 in the 2020 Decennial Census (table geography: Queen Anne’s County, Maryland).

Age & Gender

Age and sex figures for Queen Anne’s County are reported by the U.S. Census Bureau through the American Community Survey (ACS) (commonly 5-year estimates for county-level detail). Key age-distribution and gender/sex (male/female) measures are available in standard ACS profile tables, including:

• Age distribution (share in major age bands and detailed single-year groupings)
• Sex composition (counts and percentage male/female)

County-level ACS profile tables for these topics can be accessed via data.census.gov by selecting Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, and viewing ACS “Demographic and Housing Estimates” / “Selected Social Characteristics” profiles.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

The U.S. Census Bureau publishes race and Hispanic/Latino origin for Queen Anne’s County in both:

• Decennial Census (race and Hispanic origin population counts), accessible through data.census.gov
• ACS 5-year estimates (race alone / in combination; Hispanic/Latino by race), also accessible through data.census.gov

These county-level tables provide the standard categories (e.g., White, Black or African American, Asian, American Indian and Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some Other Race, Two or More Races) and Hispanic/Latino origin (of any race).

Household & Housing Data

Household and housing characteristics for Queen Anne’s County are published by the U.S. Census Bureau primarily via ACS 5-year estimates, including:

• Number of households and average household size
• Household type (family vs. nonfamily; presence of children; individuals living alone)
• Housing units, occupancy (occupied vs. vacant), and tenure (owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied)
• Common housing indicators such as median value (owner-occupied units) and gross rent are also available in ACS housing tables

These metrics are accessible through the U.S. Census Bureau data portal by selecting Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, and viewing ACS profile tables covering “Demographic and Housing Estimates” and “Selected Housing Characteristics.”

Queen Anne’s County is largely rural with low-to-moderate population density along the Chesapeake Bay, and this geography tends to raise last‑mile network costs and create uneven fixed‑broadband availability, shaping how reliably residents can access email from home.

Direct countywide email-usage statistics are not typically published; broadband and device access are used as proxies because email adoption closely tracks internet connectivity and computer/smartphone availability. The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) provides county indicators on household broadband subscriptions and computer access, which summarize the share of households positioned to use email routinely (at home or via mobile hotspots).

Age composition also influences email adoption: the ACS county age distribution can be used to contextualize expected usage, since older age groups generally have lower rates of adoption of some digital services and may rely more on assisted access or mobile-only connectivity. Gender distribution is available in ACS but is typically a weaker predictor of email adoption than age and access.

Connectivity limitations are reflected in broadband coverage and provider availability mapped by the FCC National Broadband Map, which can highlight gaps in wired service and speed tiers within the county.

Queen Anne’s County is located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore between the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware state line, with major population centers around the US‑50/US‑301 corridor (e.g., Centreville, Chester/Stevensville, Queenstown) and large areas of low-density farmland, wetlands, shoreline communities, and protected natural areas. This mix of small towns, dispersed housing, and extensive water features can affect mobile connectivity by increasing the number of coverage “edges” (shorelines and inlets) and by creating longer distances between towers in rural sections. County context and geography are summarized by the Queen Anne’s County government website and baseline population/density statistics are available through Census.gov (data.census.gov).

Key distinction: network availability vs. household adoption

• Network availability refers to where mobile carriers report service coverage (for example, where 4G LTE or 5G is advertised as available).
• Household adoption refers to how residents actually subscribe to and use mobile service (for example, smartphone ownership, mobile-only internet households, and broadband subscription patterns).

County-level reporting often provides more detailed availability than it does adoption, and some adoption indicators are only published at broader geographies or with margins of error that limit precision for a single county.

Mobile penetration and access indicators (adoption)

Household internet subscription and “mobile-only” access (county-level where available)

• The most consistently used public source for local adoption indicators is the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS), accessible via Census.gov. Relevant tables include household internet subscription types and device categories (for example, households with a cellular data plan, broadband such as cable/fiber/DSL, and combinations).
• Limitation: ACS “internet subscription” and “computer type” estimates for a single county can have non-trivial sampling error, and published categories sometimes combine multiple technologies. For Queen Anne’s County, ACS can support statements about the share of households reporting cellular data plans and the share reporting any broadband subscription, but it does not directly measure carrier-specific mobile subscriptions or signal quality.

Smartphone ownership / device access

• The ACS includes household access to computing devices (desktop/laptop/tablet) and internet subscription types, but it does not provide a clean “smartphone ownership” metric comparable to national consumer surveys. Smartphone ownership statistics are commonly available at national/state levels from surveys (e.g., Pew Research), but those are not reliably county-specific.
• Limitation: County-level “smartphone vs. basic phone” penetration is generally not available from official public datasets.

Mobile internet usage patterns and network availability (4G/5G)

Availability (carrier-reported coverage)

• The most widely used federal source for mobile coverage availability is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which provides provider- and technology-reported coverage and is displayed through the FCC National Broadband Map.
• The FCC map can be used to view:
  • Mobile broadband availability by provider in Queen Anne’s County
  • Reported availability of 4G LTE and 5G (including 5G variants as represented in the map’s technology filters)
  • Differences between coverage along major roads/communities versus lower-density shoreline and agricultural areas
• Limitation: FCC availability reflects provider filings and standardized modeling. It does not directly measure experienced speeds, indoor coverage, congestion, or reliability at specific addresses.

Observed performance (speed/latency measurements)

• Public speed-test aggregations can characterize typical mobile performance but are not official availability datasets. For programmatic broadband performance reporting, Maryland’s broadband programs and mapping efforts provide context and may integrate challenge processes and local validation.
• Maryland’s statewide broadband planning and mapping information is consolidated through the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband (Maryland Connect).
• Limitation: Public performance datasets frequently lack consistent county-level breakdowns that separate 4G from 5G usage shares. They also may over-represent locations where users run tests (town centers, commuting corridors).

Typical 4G/5G usage pattern implications (without assuming county-specific shares)

• In a county with both commuter corridors and rural shoreline areas, mobile internet usage commonly reflects:
  • Higher likelihood of robust service along major transportation routes and denser communities where towers are more feasible
  • More variability in fringe/rural shoreline areas due to longer inter-site distances and propagation over water/vegetation
• Limitation: County-specific proportions of traffic on 4G versus 5G are not published in a standardized public dataset; carrier internal metrics are not generally public.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

• For device-type indicators available in public data, ACS tables on “computer type” and “internet subscription” (via Census.gov) can provide county-level estimates for:
  • Households with desktop/laptop
  • Households with tablet
  • Households with cellular data plan (which is the closest ACS proxy for reliance on mobile networks)
• Limitations for Queen Anne’s County:
  • ACS does not directly enumerate “smartphones” as a device category in the same way consumer technology surveys do.
  • Mobile hotspots, fixed wireless customer-premises equipment, and cellular-connected IoT devices are not comprehensively measured at the county level in public datasets.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Geography, land use, and settlement pattern

• Queen Anne’s County includes low-density rural areas as well as higher-density nodes near bridges and the US‑50 corridor. Lower density generally corresponds to fewer tower sites per square mile and can increase the likelihood of edge-of-coverage conditions.
• Shoreline and water-adjacent terrain can produce uneven service footprints; signal may travel well over water in some cases, while indoor coverage can remain variable due to building materials and distance from towers.
• County planning and geographic context can be referenced through the Queen Anne’s County government website.

Population distribution and commuting patterns

• Travel demand concentrates along US‑50/US‑301, which often aligns with stronger incentive for carriers to build and upgrade infrastructure.
• Dispersed residential patterns outside town centers increase the importance of mobile as a supplemental connection, but household adoption levels must be measured using survey data (primarily ACS) rather than inferred from geography.

Age, income, and housing characteristics (adoption drivers)

• ACS profiles on Census.gov provide county-level distributions for age, income, educational attainment, and housing tenure, which are commonly associated with differences in broadband adoption and device access.
• Limitations: While these demographic variables correlate with adoption in many studies, public county datasets generally do not publish direct cross-tabs that isolate “mobile-only internet households” by detailed demographic segment at fine resolution without custom microdata analysis.

Practical interpretation: what can be stated with high confidence from public sources

• Availability: Provider-reported 4G/5G mobile broadband availability in Queen Anne’s County is best documented through the FCC National Broadband Map. This is the authoritative public reference for coverage filings.
• Adoption: Household-level indicators for internet subscription types (including cellular data plan subscriptions) are best documented through Census.gov (ACS). These data describe what households report subscribing to, not what networks are available.
• County-specific smartphone penetration and 4G-vs-5G usage shares: These are not consistently available from official public county-level datasets; publicly accessible measures are generally modeled, aggregated, or proprietary.

External reference links (primary sources)

• FCC National Broadband Map (mobile availability by provider/technology)
• Census.gov (ACS internet subscription and device access tables)
• Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband (Maryland Connect)
• Queen Anne’s County, Maryland official website

Queen Anne’s County is part of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, anchored by communities such as Centreville (county seat) and the Bay Bridge–adjacent Stevensville/Kent Island area, with a strong commuter tie to the Baltimore–Washington region and a coastal/tourism influence from the Chesapeake Bay. These characteristics typically align local social media use with broader U.S. patterns: high smartphone access, heavy use of mainstream platforms for community news and local business discovery, and age-driven differences in platform preference.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

• Local (county-specific) social media penetration figures are not routinely published in major public datasets. The most defensible estimates use national and state-level benchmarks.
• U.S. adult social media use (benchmark): About 69% of U.S. adults report using at least one social media site, per the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet. Queen Anne’s County is generally expected to be in a similar range given its integration with the broader Maryland media market and commuting patterns.
• Internet access context (important for feasible penetration): The county’s social media reach is bounded by broadband and smartphone adoption. The FCC National Broadband Map provides address-level availability indicators that correlate with the ability to participate in video-centric and always-on social platforms.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

National age patterns are the most reliable public reference and tend to generalize well to counties with mixed suburban/rural characteristics like Queen Anne’s:

• 18–29: Highest overall usage across platforms; strongest concentration on visually led and video-first services.
• 30–49: Very high usage; often combines family/community groups with professional networking and local commerce.
• 50–64: Moderate-to-high usage; tends to concentrate on platforms used for community updates and keeping up with family.
• 65+: Lowest overall usage but continues to rise over time, with emphasis on simpler social feeds and messaging. These age gradients are documented in Pew’s platform-by-demographic summaries (see the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet).

Gender breakdown

• Across major platforms, gender skews vary by service more than they do for “social media overall.” Pew reports platform-level differences, including relatively more women on some social apps and relatively more men on others, depending on the platform and age cohort (see Pew’s demographic breakdown tables).
• In counties like Queen Anne’s with family households and commuter populations, Facebook and Instagram usage commonly reflects household and community networking behaviors, which often corresponds to slightly higher participation among women on certain community-oriented features (groups, local events) as reflected in national survey patterns.

Most-used platforms (percentages where available)

County-level platform shares are rarely published; the most credible public percentages are national. Pew’s most recent platform reach estimates for U.S. adults provide a defensible proxy baseline for Queen Anne’s County:

• YouTube: ~83% of U.S. adults
• Facebook: ~68%
• Instagram: ~47%
• Pinterest: ~35%
• TikTok: ~33%
• LinkedIn: ~30%
• X (formerly Twitter): ~22%
• Snapchat: ~27%
• WhatsApp: ~29% Source: Pew Research Center (Social Media Fact Sheet).
  Local on-the-ground patterns in an Eastern Shore county typically emphasize Facebook (community groups, local news, events) and YouTube (how-to, entertainment, local interest video), with Instagram and TikTok strongest among younger residents.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

• Community information-seeking and local groups: Counties with small municipalities and dispersed communities often show heavy reliance on Facebook Groups and local pages for school updates, traffic/bridge conditions, events, and local business recommendations. This aligns with national patterns of Facebook’s strength in community-oriented features (Pew: platform use and demographics).
• Video-centric consumption: YouTube’s broad reach supports high passive consumption (news clips, DIY, local interest), while TikTok and Instagram Reels drive short-form discovery, especially among younger adults (Pew: YouTube/TikTok usage).
• Messaging and lightweight sharing: Usage often blends “social” with messaging, including sharing within household and friend networks, consistent with the growing role of private or semi-private sharing channels in national findings (Pew: social media fact sheet).
• Local commerce and services discovery: Commuter-linked counties commonly show strong engagement with marketplace-style features (e.g., local buy/sell groups) and service recommendations, reflecting practical, utility-based social media behavior rather than public posting frequency.
• Platform preference by life stage: Younger residents concentrate activity in Instagram/TikTok/Snapchat, mid-life adults often maintain a Facebook + Instagram mix, and older adults tend to focus on Facebook and YouTube—a pattern consistent with Pew’s age-by-platform distributions (Pew: demographic tables).

Queen Anne’s County does not issue most “family status” vital records at the county level. Maryland vital records—birth and death certificates—are maintained by the Maryland Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, with access generally limited to eligible individuals and authorized representatives. Adoption records are handled through the Maryland court system and are typically sealed; access is restricted under state law and court rules.

County-level records that often document family and associate relationships include property, court, and certain administrative filings. Land records (deeds, liens, and related instruments that can reflect spouses, heirs, or co-owners) are recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and are searchable online through MDLandRec (Maryland State Archives portal). Circuit Court civil case records that may reference family relationships (estate and guardianship matters, name changes, some family-related filings) can be searched via the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. Probate/estate files are administered through the Queen Anne’s County Register of Wills.

In-person access to recorded instruments and many court files is available through the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Queen Anne’s County and the Register of Wills office. Privacy restrictions commonly apply to sealed adoption files, certain juvenile matters, and protected personal identifiers.

Types of records available

Marriage-related records

• Marriage license applications and licenses: Issued by the Circuit Court; used to authorize a marriage ceremony in Maryland.
• Marriage certificates / returns: The officiant completes and returns proof that the ceremony occurred; kept with the license as part of the marriage record.
• Certified copies of marriage records: Official copies issued from the court file for legal purposes.

Divorce-related records

• Divorce case files: Civil case records maintained by the Circuit Court, typically including pleadings (complaint), service/appearance documents, motions, and other filings.
• Divorce decrees / judgments: The final court order dissolving the marriage (or granting limited divorce where applicable) and addressing issues such as property, custody, child support, alimony, and name change when ordered.

Annulment-related records

• Annulment case files and decrees: Civil case records maintained by the Circuit Court; the final order declares a marriage null/void under Maryland law.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Queen Anne’s County offices (local filing and certified copies)

• Circuit Court for Queen Anne’s County (Clerk of the Circuit Court)
  • Maintains marriage license records and divorce/annulment court case records filed in Queen Anne’s County.
  • Provides certified copies of marriage records and court documents, subject to court rules and any sealing/confidentiality orders.
    (Official directory: Maryland Courts — Circuit Court for Queen Anne’s County)

Maryland Judiciary online access (case index/dockets)

• Maryland Judiciary Case Search
  • Provides public access to case index information for many Maryland courts, commonly including basic docket/case details for divorce and annulment matters. Some fields may be suppressed by rule (for example, in sensitive cases).
    Maryland Judiciary Case Search

State-level vital records (marriage verification/certificates, as applicable)

• Maryland Department of Health — Division of Vital Records
  • Maintains statewide vital records and issues certified copies/verification for certain vital events under Maryland law. Marriage records are also handled at the county level through circuit courts; state availability depends on record type and statutory practice.
    Maryland Division of Vital Records (Divorce information)
    Maryland Division of Vital Records (Marriage information)

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license/record

Common elements include:

• Full names of the parties
• Date the license was issued; license number
• Place of intended marriage (county/state) and date of ceremony (as returned)
• Officiant name/title and certification/return of marriage
• Age/date of birth and current address (often included on applications)
• Prior marital status (varies by form and period)
• Signatures/attestations and clerk’s certification

Divorce decree/judgment

Common elements include:

• Names of parties and case number
• Date of judgment and type of divorce granted
• Findings/orders regarding custody, visitation, child support, alimony, and property distribution (as applicable)
• Restoration of former name (when ordered)
• Incorporation of settlement agreements (when applicable)
• Judge’s signature and court seal/certification on certified copies

Annulment decree

Common elements include:

• Names of parties and case number
• Date and legal basis for annulment as found by the court
• Orders related to custody/support/property when applicable under Maryland law
• Judge’s signature and court seal/certification on certified copies

Privacy or legal restrictions

• Public access vs. restricted information: Maryland courts generally provide public access to case records, but access is limited for certain categories of information by rule and statute. Sensitive data (such as Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, certain addresses, and protected victim information) is typically restricted or redacted.
• Sealed or shielded records: A court may seal records or portions of a file by order. Sealed materials are not available to the public.
• Family law protections: Some family-related filings and exhibits (for example, certain reports, evaluations, or documents involving minors) may be confidential or subject to restricted access under Maryland rules.
• Identity verification requirements for certified copies: Courts and vital records agencies commonly require identification and payment of statutory fees for certified copies; access to certified copies may be limited to eligible requesters depending on the record type and governing law.
• Online display limitations: Maryland Judiciary Case Search may not display all documents and may suppress certain case types or data elements consistent with Maryland confidentiality rules and privacy protections.

Queen Anne’s County is located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore between the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware state line, with major population centers and services clustered around Centreville, Kent Island (Stevensville/Chester), and the US‑50/301 corridor. The county is largely suburban–rural in settlement pattern, with extensive waterfront and agricultural land, and a commuting relationship to the Baltimore–Washington region via bridge and highway connections.

Education Indicators

Public school system (counts and school names)

Public schools are operated by Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS). The system consists of elementary, middle, and high schools plus alternative/specialized programming; the most consistently listed schools include:

• High schools: Queen Anne’s County High School; Kent Island High School
• Middle schools: Centreville Middle School; Matapeake Middle School; Kent Island Middle School
• Elementary schools: Centreville Elementary School; Church Hill Elementary School; Grasonville Elementary School; Kennard Elementary School; Kent Island Elementary School; Matapeake Elementary School; Sudlersville Elementary School

School directory details are maintained by QACPS and the Maryland state report-card system; see the QACPS schools listing (anchor text) on Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and the state’s school profiles via the Maryland Report Card.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratio (proxy): Countywide ratios are typically reported through district/state profiles rather than a single static value because staffing and enrollment change annually. The most reliable current figures are published in the Maryland Report Card by district and school (Maryland Report Card).
• Graduation rate: The official four‑year cohort graduation rate is published annually by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in the Maryland Report Card. For Queen Anne’s County, the graduation rate is generally high relative to many Maryland districts, but the precise most‑recent percentage should be taken from the latest MSDE release (Maryland Report Card).

Note on availability: A single “most recent” student–teacher ratio and graduation rate for the entire county is not consistently presented in a fixed public summary table; MSDE’s school/district report cards are the authoritative source for the latest year.

Adult education levels

Adult educational attainment is most consistently measured via the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). In Queen Anne’s County:

• A large majority of adults have at least a high school diploma, and
• A substantial minority have a bachelor’s degree or higher, reflecting the county’s commuter ties to professional labor markets.

The most current county percentages are available in ACS “Educational Attainment” tables through data.census.gov (search “Queen Anne’s County, Maryland educational attainment”).

Notable programs (STEM, vocational training, AP)

• Advanced Placement (AP) and college-preparatory coursework are offered at the county’s high schools, as reflected in school course catalogs and MSDE school profiles.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE)/vocational training is offered through QACPS secondary programming aligned with Maryland CTE pathways (program names and pathway availability vary by year and school).
  Program documentation and updates are maintained by QACPS and MSDE; see Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and the Maryland Report Card.

School safety measures and counseling resources

• Safety measures in Maryland public schools typically include controlled building access, visitor management, safety drills, and coordination with local law enforcement and emergency management; county-specific plans and protocols are managed by QACPS administration and school leadership.
• Student support services commonly include school counselors and related student services teams; staffing and program details are published in district materials and school handbooks.
  The most authoritative county information is maintained on QACPS and individual school pages.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

The official unemployment rate is tracked by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Queen Anne’s County generally records low unemployment relative to national averages, with month-to-month variation. The latest annual and monthly values are available via the BLS LAUS series for the county on BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics.

Note on presentation: The “most recent year” rate depends on whether the measure is annual average or a current monthly estimate; BLS is the standard source for both.

Major industries and employment sectors

Employment is typically concentrated across:

• Education and health services (public schools, health and social assistance)
• Retail trade and accommodation/food services (especially near highway corridors and population centers)
• Construction and skilled trades (driven by housing and infrastructure demand)
• Public administration (county government and public safety)
• Professional and business services (often reflecting out-of-county employment for residents)

County-level industry composition is best summarized using ACS “Industry by Occupation” and commuting tables at data.census.gov.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

The occupational mix generally reflects a commuter–residential county:

• Management, business, science, and arts occupations
• Sales and office occupations
• Service occupations
• Construction, extraction, and maintenance
• Production, transportation, and material moving

The most recent shares by occupation are published in ACS county tables (search “Queen Anne’s County MD occupation” at data.census.gov).

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Typical pattern: A significant share of residents commute out of county, commonly toward Anne Arundel County and the Baltimore–Washington labor market, with additional commuting to Talbot/Caroline/Cecil depending on residence location and job type.
• Commute time: Commute times are commonly longer than many urban counties because of bridge crossings and limited east–west routes; the official mean travel time to work is reported by ACS.

The definitive mean commute time and mode split (driving alone, carpool, public transit, work from home) are available in ACS “Commuting (Journey to Work)” tables at data.census.gov.

Local employment versus out-of-county work

ACS “place of work” and “county-to-county commuting” measures generally indicate net out-commuting (more resident workers commuting outward than nonresidents commuting in), consistent with the county’s housing growth and proximity to larger job centers. The county-to-county flow tables can be accessed through Census commuting products and ACS-based commuting datasets (accessible via data.census.gov).

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

Queen Anne’s County is predominantly owner-occupied:

• Homeownership is the majority tenure, with renting a smaller but meaningful share, especially in higher-density areas on Kent Island and around town centers.

The most current owner/renter percentages are reported in ACS “Tenure” tables at data.census.gov (search “Queen Anne’s County MD tenure”).

Median property values and recent trends

• Median home values are tracked by ACS (median value of owner‑occupied housing units) and typically reflect the county’s waterfront premium, proximity to regional job markets, and limited developable land in some areas.
• Recent trend (proxy): Like much of Maryland, the county experienced notable appreciation during 2020–2022 followed by slower growth and higher interest-rate sensitivity thereafter; precise county medians by year should be taken from ACS or reputable housing market series.

For the official median value measure, use ACS “Median Value (dollars)” on data.census.gov. For market-trend context, regional price indices and listing-based measures are often reported by major research outlets, but ACS remains the consistent public benchmark.

Typical rent prices

• Typical rents (median gross rent) are reported by ACS and generally reflect a limited rental supply relative to owner-occupied stock, with higher rents in areas with better highway access and amenities (notably Kent Island).

The official median gross rent is available via ACS at data.census.gov (search “Queen Anne’s County MD median gross rent”).

Types of housing

• Single‑family detached homes are the dominant form countywide, including subdivisions near Centreville and Kent Island and rural lots/farms elsewhere.
• Townhomes and small multifamily/apartments are more concentrated in Kent Island communities and town cores.
• Waterfront and water‑access properties are a significant niche segment and can materially raise local price levels.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

• Kent Island (Stevensville/Chester): More suburban density, retail/services, and direct access to US‑50/301; proximity to schools and shopping nodes tends to be higher than in rural areas.
• Centreville corridor: County seat functions (courthouse, government services), schools, and community services concentrated around the town; residential development includes subdivisions and larger-lot properties.
• Rural north/east/south county areas: Larger lots, agricultural land, and longer travel times to schools, medical services, and major retail; amenities are more dispersed.

Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

• Property taxes in Maryland reflect a combination of county real property tax rates, any municipal rates (in incorporated towns), and statewide assessment practices.
• The most accurate current Queen Anne’s County property tax rate(s) and billing rules are published by the county finance/treasury offices, and typical homeowner cost depends on assessed value, municipal location, and applicable credits.

The county’s official tax rate information and billing resources are maintained on the county government website; see Queen Anne’s County Government for property tax offices and current rate schedules.

Note on quantification: A single “average property tax rate” and “typical homeowner cost” is not a stable statistic without specifying tax district/municipality and assessed value; the county’s published rates and an assessed-value example are required for a definitive figure.