What are the schools like in Choptank, MD?

School district data for Choptank is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Choptank?

The median household income in Choptank, MD is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Choptank, MD?

Choptank has an average high temperature of 44.6°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.1 inches.

Choptank, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Choptank, MD?

Choptank has a violent crime rate of 80.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 571.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Choptank, MD a Good Place to Live?

Choptank is a small town of 89 in Maryland, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Choptank stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Choptank is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Choptank city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Choptank metro area.

Metric	Choptank, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$236,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Choptank's violent crime rate is 80.8 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

80.8 /100k

Property Crime

571.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Choptank, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Choptank sees average highs of 44.6°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation and 14.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Choptank, MD
Average High — January	44.6°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	47.7"
Annual Snowfall	14.1"

Demographics

Metric	Choptank, MD	National Avg
Population	89	—
Median Age	46.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	22.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	31.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Preston, MD 3 mi Secretary, MD 5 mi Trappe, MD 6 mi Hurlock, MD 6 mi East New Market, MD 6 mi

Choptank vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Choptank, MD affordable or expensive?

Choptank has a median home value of $236,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Choptank, MD?

Choptank's violent crime rate is 80.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 571.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Choptank?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Choptank, MD a good place to live?

Choptank, MD has a population of 89, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Choptank?

Choptank averages 44.6°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches with about 14.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Choptank?

The population of Choptank, Maryland is 89 with a median age of 46.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Choptank?

Key numbers for living in Choptank: median home $236,100, median household income N/A, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Choptank side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.