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Algonquin’s story
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A town of 1,074. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Glasgow · Photo: Newhoudl · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,074
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$343K
Census ACS
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
58.8
years
Jobs based here
26
A commuter town
Is Algonquin a good place to live?
The best of Algonquin’s subject grades is an A− for history; the weakest is a D for walkability. 41% of residents are 65 or older in Algonquin, above both the Maryland town median (16%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Only 3 of Maryland’s 329 towns score lower on hazard risk. Algonquin's public schools trail 84% of Maryland towns on state tests and graduation. Only 1 of Maryland’s 329 towns score lower on the outdoors. Its National Register listings include Annie Oakley House and Glasgow. Algonquin has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Algonquin stand out
Where Algonquin beats most towns.
By the sea
Algonquin lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 51% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
51%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
100thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
85thpercentile for hurricane risk
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
How Algonquin grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Maryland), ordered by how far Algonquin is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 6 of 20; 3% of households have no carDOpen →SchoolsC−Open →Cost of livingTypical home $343K, 5.5 years of the Cambridge area’s $62K median household incomeC−Open →Hazard riskcoastal flooding tops the listC−Open →Jobs & income$77K median household incomeC+Open →HealthHealthier than 53% of U.S. towns; University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton 12.5 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Algonquin: who provides what
Algonquin is unincorporated, so Dorchester County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDelmarva Power21.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Cambridge WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesDorchester CountyDorchester County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDorchester County Board of ElectionsDorchester County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP code2161321613 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Algonquin.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
Algonquin has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Algonquin for work: only 0% work in town. At 22 minutes, Algonquin’s average trip to work is against 32 minutes in Maryland’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Algonquin has lost 99 jobs, to 26 in 2023.
0%work in town
| Algonquin | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 32 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Algonquin0%
Cambridge29%
Easton7%
Baltimore4%
Salisbury3%
16 mi
median commute distance
26
jobs based in Algonquin
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 14% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Compared with most of Maryland and the rest of the country, the FEMA risk score in Algonquin is higher
The FEMA risk score in Algonquin is 72 of 100.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Coastal floodingHurricanesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Algonquin
Algonquin has mild winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 28° and about 14 inches of snow falls in a winter.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–47°
Spring45–66°
Summer67–86°
Fall50–69°
Nov 7
typical first frost
Apr 1
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB−
A smaller share of adults in Algonquin feel lonely than in the typical Maryland or U.S. town
28% of adults feel lonely in Algonquin. Algonquin beats the Maryland average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 15% of adults report frequent physical distress in Algonquin.
53%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Algonquin | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 34% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 35% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 38% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 79% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
11 better12 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Algonquin | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.5% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.6% | 7.6% |
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton
12.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C−
The median home in Algonquin sells for about $550K
86% of Algonquin households own their home.
$550Kmedian sale price
| Algonquin | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,670 a month | $1,809 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 276 attractions →Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and 20 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Algonquin. Close and well known come first.
35 mi Stadium & arenaNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
39 mi Theme parkMaryland Renaissance Festival
19 mi Ancient siteWye House
35 mi LandmarkUnited States Naval Academy Cemetery
39 mi State parkPoint Lookout State Park
35 mi LandmarkTripoli MonumentSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium: Damon J. Moritz, Public domain · Maryland Renaissance Festival: Wiki publius at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Wye House: Historic American Buildings Survey, Public domain · United States Naval Academy Cemetery: Unknown, Public domain · Point Lookout State Park: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tripoli Monument: Employees of the United States Naval Academy, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Algonquin
16pages on Algonquin
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Algonquin; the nearest are
Chesapeake CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wye Mills25 mi$4,274 in-state tuitionSalisbury UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Salisbury31.2 mi$11,084 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Algonquin residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
Small town
1,074 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
CambridgeAlgonquin
Landmarks
2 places in Algonquin on the National Register of Historic Places.
Questions about Algonquin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Algonquin, MD a good place to live?
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Algonquin, MD expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $343,000, 19% below the Maryland typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.