Charlestown
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Charlestown, Maryland is a charming waterfront town on the North East River, steeped in colonial history and natural beauty. Its close-knit community, historic sites, and riverside recreation make it a peaceful escape for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
7,997
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.57°, -75.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,425
Local Cost
$1,572
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
12.5°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-19.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1169 mm
Internet Speed
614 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
APG
Distance
20 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.