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North East, Maryland

town · Cecil County

At a glance

4,134
Population
$292,300
Median home value (all homes)
4% below U.S. median
$399,584
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,329/mo
Median rent
1% below U.S. median
$91,603
Median household income
17% above U.S. median
28.1 min
Average commute
86.6%
Homes with broadband
0.04%
Locations with fiber available
5.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 107 — 7% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities19% above
Taxes28% above
Insurance6% below
Commute cost3% above
For business: Maryland is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Cecil College 2-year
Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates96.4%
College graduates39.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Cecil County Economic Development
The Cecil County Office of Economic Development seeks to stimulate economic growth and job creation through the expansion of existing businesses, the attraction of new businesses, the advancement of tourism, and the promotion of agriculture. It serves Cecil County, Maryland.
state Maryland Department of Commerce
The Maryland Department of Commerce is the state's primary economic development agency that stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland companies. It also promotes Maryland’s commercial advantages and quality of life to spur economic development, international investment, trade and tourism.
state Maryland Economic Development Association
The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members, encourages partnerships and networking among people committed to bringing jobs and capital to Maryland, and promotes economic development as an investment in Maryland. MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals.
state Maryland Technology Development Corporation
TEDCO provides funding, resources and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland. It identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology companies in Maryland.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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