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Rock Hall, Maryland

town · Kent County (primary) , Frederick County

At a glance

1,215
Population
$262,000
Median home value (all homes)
14% below U.S. median
$370,228
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$595/mo
Median rent
56% below U.S. median
$74,597
Median household income
5% below U.S. median
19.2 min
Average commute
95%
Homes with broadband
75.07%
Locations with fiber available
1.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing4% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes28% above
Insurance6% below
Commute cost29% below
For business: Maryland is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates89%
College graduates31.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Frederick County Economic Development
Frederick County Office of Economic Development helps businesses start, locate, and expand in Frederick County by connecting them with federal, state, and local resources, providing leadership and resources for businesses to start, locate and expand.
county Kent County Economic Development
Kent County's Economic & Tourism Development department is part of the Kent County government. The page references the Economic & Tourism Development Commission and provides information about joining county boards and committees.
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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