Fairlee Manor Camp House · National Register of Historic Places
Fairlee’s story
159 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1867Fairlee is settled
FairleeMD
A town of 299, settled in 1867.
1 bordering townMap →
Fairlee Manor Camp House · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
299
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$271K
Census ACS
Median age
39.4
years
Jobs based here
11
A commuter town
Is Fairlee a good place to live?
Fairlee has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them St. Paul's Church and Fairlee Manor Camp House. Fairlee has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
299 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
GeorgetownFairlee
Getting set up
Moving to Fairlee: who provides what
Fairlee is unincorporated, so Kent County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDelmarva Power21.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterFairlee water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers89% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesKent CountyKent 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 hereKent County Board of ElectionsKent County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Mar 2018
ZIP code2162021620 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 Fairlee.
Work & commute
Fairlee stands out in Maryland and nationally, with more of its residents who live below the poverty line
Half commute less than 13 miles. Fairlee’s average trip to work comes in at 36 minutes. The top destinations are Chestertown (28%), Baltimore (6%) and Rock Hall (6%).
0%work in town
| Fairlee | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 59% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 36 minutes | 32 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Fairlee0%
Chestertown28%
Baltimore6%
Rock Hall6%
Centreville2%
13 mi
median commute distance
11
jobs based in Fairlee
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Fairlee faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by drought
Fairlee’s FEMA hazard score stands at 28 of 100, above the Maryland town median (6 of 100) but below the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100). Expected losses in Fairlee break down as 25% from drought and 24% from inland flooding.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingHurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Fairlee, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
The town’s peak summer temperature stands at 88°F, where Maryland’s towns sit at 88°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–45°
Spring44–65°
Summer66–86°
Fall49–68°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Apr 3
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Maryland and the rest of the country, more of Fairlee’s adults had a checkup this year
For adults 18 to 64 in Fairlee, the share who have no health insurance is 5.9%. Against the Maryland average, Fairlee comes out ahead on 11 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 5.
| Fairlee | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 35% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 79% | 79% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
11 better16 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Fairlee | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.4% | 7.6% |
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Chestertown
5.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 309 attractions →M&T Bank Stadium and 67 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Fairlee. Close and well known come first.
Big draw25 mi Stadium & arenaM&T Bank Stadium
25 mi Stadium & arenaOriole Park at Camden Yards
21 mi MuseumNS Savannah
22 mi National MonumentFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine283K visitors a year
25 mi MuseumWalters Art Museum
25 mi Stadium & arenaCFG Bank ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
M&T Bank Stadium: United States Department of Defense Cherie Cullen, Public domain · Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0 · NS Savannah: Elton Lord/Atomic Energy Commission, Public domain · Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine: ScottyBoy900Q at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Walters Art Museum: Dylan k, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CFG Bank Arena: Don Woods, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Fairlee
15pages on Fairlee
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Fairlee
About 7 of every 100 Fairlee residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Maryland.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Fairlee for work
Where Fairlee’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
11jobs based in Fairlee
0%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Fairlee on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Questions about Fairlee
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Fairlee, MD a good place to live?
Fairlee has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.