How many renters in Chesapeake Beach, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.4% (±21.2 points) of renting households in Chesapeake Beach, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.4% (±21.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.8% (±20.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.7% (±25.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chesapeake Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Chesapeake Beach | Calvert County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.0% (±16.1 points) | 18.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.4% (±11.0 points) | 10.9% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±13.4 points) | 14.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 8.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.6% (±4.7 points) | 5.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.8% (±20.7 points) | 42.4% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Chesapeake Beach against Calvert County, its state and the nation
| Chesapeake Beach | Calvert County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.4% (±21.2 points) | 47.8% (±7.3 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.8% (±20.7 points) | 42.4% (±6.8 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.7% (±25.7 points) | 28.6% (±4.6 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $73,333 (±$13,211) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,756 (±$553) | $1,759 (±$81) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Chesapeake Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Calvert County (47.8%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Calvert County, Chesapeake Beach ranks 4 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 102 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Chesapeake Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Beach | — | 58.4% (±21.2 points) | — |
| North Beach | 1.7 mi | 74.8% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Owings | 3.1 mi | 0.0% (±67.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntingtown | 6.4 mi | 26.5% (±65.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deale | 6.7 mi | 54.9% (±35.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunkirk | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±128.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shady Side | 9.8 mi | 57.7% (±37.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prince Frederick | 10 mi | 54.4% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baden | 10 mi | 40.9% (±54.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Calvert County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solomons | 76.3% (±19.9 points) |
| 2 | North Beach | 74.8% (±12.3 points) |
| 3 | Long Beach | 66.7% (±51.4 points) |
| 4 | Chesapeake Beach | 58.4% (±21.2 points) |
| 5 | Prince Frederick | 54.4% (±18.8 points) |
| 6 | Lusby | 35.4% (±31.2 points) |
| 7 | Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 30.0% (±28.9 points) |
| 8 | Huntingtown | 26.5% (±65.5 points) |
| 9 | Drum Point | 17.4% (±37.5 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Calvert Beach | 0.0% (±70.7 points) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in Calvert County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Chesapeake Beach
Are renters in Chesapeake Beach rent-burdened?
58.4% of renting households in Chesapeake Beach pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Chesapeake Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chesapeake Beach, MD spends 36.7% (±25.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesapeake Beach town, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesapeake Beach town, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesapeake Beach town, Maryland
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Chesapeake Beach town, Maryland (place:15925, in state:24).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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