Living in Charles County, Maryland

Charles County is a county in Maryland with a population of around 156,118, part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA metro area. The main communities are La Plata, Indian Head, Port Tobacco Village.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,164/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $433K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 47°F) and hot summers (highs around 83°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away.

Demographics

Charles County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a predominantly working-class population (29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.