Chestertown

City in Maryland, United States

Overview

Chestertown is a charming historic town on Maryland's Eastern Shore, famed for its colonial heritage and lively arts community. With a walkable downtown and scenic riverfront, this small city blends culture, outdoor activities, and waterfront relaxation.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
5,532
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.21°, -76.07°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,530
Local Cost
$1,570
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
76
English
100
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
2.0°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-16.5°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1156 mm
Internet Speed
293 Mbps
Upload
237 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
53
Walk Score
53
Footways
105.0
Airport
APG
Distance
31 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 26 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.