Chestertown : Maryland

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What Chestertown is like for active adults
Chestertown is small town of about 5,000 that is east of Baltimore on the Delmarva Peninsula, east of Baltimore on the Chester River.  In the mid-eighteenth century Chestertown was considered Maryland's second leading port after Annapolis. Chestertown is home to Washington College, the 10th oldest college in the U.S. Chestertown was named  to the 2007 list of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

There are active adult communities in the area (see link at top right). The median sales price of a home in late 2009 was about $350,000 according to  Zillow and City-Data.com. Photo of Chestertown harbor and river courtesy of Wikipedia and Washingtoncollege.
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What is special about this retirement community
Chestertown is a beautiful old river town with a rich history and many historic homes and buildings. The town was named as one of America's best rural places to live. The Chestertown Tea Party Festival celebrates Chestertown's colonial heritage with  events including a re-enactment of the legendary Tea Party that was held shortly afterthe Boston Tea Party.
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What is not special about this retirement community
Home prices make it very expensive to live in Chestertown, which is also very small.
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What kinds of people like retiring here
People who like small towns with a lot of history and access to the water might like Chestertown.
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Local economy is driven by
There is some tourism in Chestertown. Many people commute to other places.
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Climate and Physical Environment
Chestertown is on the Chester River on the east side of the Chesapeake from Baltimore and Annapolis.The average July high temperature is 88 and the average January low is 25. September is the wettest  month with over 3" of rain.
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Cultural environment
The Chestertown Tea Festival is a big annual event. Washington College contributes to the cultural life of the town.
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Medical facilities
Kent and Queen Hospital is located in Chestertown. Other hospitals are 25 miles away in Baltimore.
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Transportation
Chestertown is convenient to BWI International Airport in Baltimore.
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Valuable Links
The Chestertown Tea Festival
Maryland retirement guide
Progressive Farmer award for Best Rural Place
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Facts about CHESTERTOWN
  • State: MD
  • Environment: Rural,College Town,Coastal,Small Town,
  • City Population: Less than 10,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
  • Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $300,001-$500,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
  • Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
  • Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: boomer

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