Housing by town in Charles County, Maryland
Charles County, Maryland has 8 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,920 (±$70) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,682 in 2015–2019 (+14.1%; Down after inflation).
Bensville has the highest median gross rent ($2,722) and Indian Head the lowest ($1,067).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,920 (±$70)
- Households that rent
- 17.9%
- Median household income
- $122,816
- Places
- 8
Cities, towns and townships in Charles County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensville | $2,722 | 3.2% | $170,072 | $521,300 | $5,468 |
| Bryans Road | $2,169 | 6.1% | $118,361 | $377,300 | $3,911 |
| Hughesville | — | 3.5% | $106,250 | $489,100 | $5,144 |
| Indian Head | $1,067 | 24.8% | $89,063 | $303,700 | $2,959 |
| La Plata | $1,559 | 19.6% | $121,208 | $428,400 | $4,852 |
| Port Tobacco Village | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Potomac Heights | — | 23.2% | $71,786 | $115,800 | $1,248 |
| Waldorf | $1,995 | 25.1% | $116,089 | $407,600 | $3,935 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,900 | $58,150 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $39,900 | $66,450 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $44,900 | $74,750 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $49,850 | $83,050 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $53,850 | $89,700 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $57,850 | $96,350 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $61,850 | $103,000 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $65,850 | $109,650 | $141,000 |
How the places in Charles County rank across Maryland
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Crime reported to police in Charles County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 561 | 326 | 1,993 | 1,156 | 172,350 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 544 | 309 | 1,897 | 1,078 | 176,003 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 467 | 265 | 1,706 | 970 | 175,919 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Charles County recorded 467 violent and 1,706 property crimes, 265 and 970 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Charles County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles County Sheriff's Office | 164,219 | 449 | 1,550 |
| La Plata Police Department | 11,700 | 18 | 156 |
ZIP codes in Charles County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20603 | 31,844 | $2,024 | $453,700 | $137,946 | 16.4% |
| 20602 | 28,331 | $1,837 | $376,800 | $107,360 | 33.0% |
| 20601 | 26,945 | $2,208 | $402,100 | $117,480 | 20.4% |
| 20646 | 21,400 | $1,541 | $450,200 | $131,974 | 13.5% |
| 20695 | 16,407 | $2,103 | $470,900 | $141,959 | 12.8% |
| 20640 | 10,685 | $1,529 | $324,600 | $100,593 | 21.3% |
| 20616 | 8,057 | $2,563 | $387,000 | $128,177 | 4.7% |
| 20637 | 6,133 | $2,366 | $555,400 | $160,121 | 5.4% |
| 20622 | 5,185 | $1,447 | $438,900 | $124,063 | 4.9% |
| 20664 | 3,138 | $1,201 | $475,700 | $88,438 | 30.3% |
| 20662 | 2,129 | $1,170 | $397,300 | $86,699 | 11.6% |
| 20677 | 2,088 | — | $576,700 | $165,764 | 3.0% |
| 20675 | 1,796 | — | $483,700 | $127,269 | 3.8% |
| 20693 | 1,496 | — | $375,200 | $126,033 | 8.4% |
| 20611 | 1,219 | — | $460,900 | $151,607 | 13.2% |
| 20658 | 866 | $1,609 | $340,000 | $104,375 | 13.7% |
| 20625 | 849 | — | $245,300 | — | 0.0% |
| 20645 | 814 | — | $531,500 | $191,429 | 3.7% |
| 20632 | 485 | — | $474,500 | — | 12.4% |
| 20617 | 334 | — | $501,800 | $104,036 | 0.0% |
| 20612 | 148 | — | — | $41,118 | 10.6% |
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Questions about Charles County
What is the crime rate in Charles County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Charles County recorded 265 violent and 970 property crimes per 100,000 residents (467 violent and 1,706 property crimes in all).
Which place in Charles County has the highest rent?
Bensville has the highest median gross rent, $2,722 (±$353) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Charles County has the lowest rent?
Indian Head has the lowest median gross rent, $1,067 (±$956) a month.
What is the median rent in Charles County, Maryland?
The median gross rent in Charles County is $1,920 (±$70) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles County, Maryland
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles County, Maryland
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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