EXPLORE THE FT. MEADE REGION
Calvert County
Calvert County is Maryland's smallest county in land area with 213 square miles. It is home to over 87,000 people and has one of the highest standards of living in Maryland. There are more than 5,200 businesses in the County and a labor force of at least 1.8 million resides within a one-hour drive. Major industries include defense contracting, information technology, tourism and administrative services. Calvert is a peninsula, bounded by the Chesapeake Bay on the east and the Patuxent River on the west. Steep cliffs and woods predominate on the bay side while along the Patuxent, rolling fields slip gently down to the river.
County Web site: www.co.cal.md.us
Population
| Total Population | 91,846 |
| Age, Race, and Ethnicity | |
| Under 5 Years Old | 5.9% |
| Under 18 Years Old | 24.7% |
| 65 Years and Over | 9.7% |
| Median Age | 35.8 |
| White | 83.8% |
| Black/African-American | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | -- |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% |
| Household and Economic Indicators | |
| Median Household Income | $74,890 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 |
| Households with Children | 43.4% |
| Dwellings | |
| Owner-Occupied | 82% |
| Renter-Occuiped | 13% |
| Vacant | 5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| Living below Poverty | 5.4% |
| Crime Risk | 0.34 x National Average |
Calvert County Public Schools
www.calvertnet.k12.md.us
| FY-2008 Operating Budget | $178,919,979 |
| Student Population (Approximate) | -- |
| Teacher/Student Ratio | -- |
| High Schools | 4 |
| Middle Schools | 6 |
| Elementary Schools | 12 |
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Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Commuter Bus (www.mtamaryland.com/services/bus/)
| Commuter Mode of Transportation: | |
| Drive/Carpool | 94% |
| Public Transit | 1% |
| Walk/Bike/Other | 1% |
| Work at Home | 4% |
| Median Travel Time to Work | 33.8 minutes |
Below are the 2008 median purchase prices for townhouses and single-family homes, separated according to the driving distance to Fort Meade.
Miles from Fort Meade: 31-40 |
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| Zip Code | Cities | Median Pucrhase Price (2008) |
| 20714 | North Beach | $332,500 |
| 20754 | Dunkirk | $748,750 |
| 20736 | Owings | $520,000 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 41-50 |
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| 20639 | Huntingtown | $417,000 |
| 20732 | Chesapeake Beach | $293,000 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 51-60 |
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| 20676 | Port Republic | $427,000 |
| 20678 | Prince Frederick | $378,500 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 61-70 |
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| 20657 | Lusby | $267,775 |
| 20685 | Saint Leonard | $309,950 |
| 20688 | Solomons | $800,000 |
| SOURCES: The Washington Post, FedStats.gov, Calvert County Web site, Calvert County Public Schools' Web site, Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.dls.gov), and Google Maps. | ||
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