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HuntingtownMD
The town, home to 2,689 people, lies in Maryland.
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Population
2,689
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$617K
+1.1% in a year
Household income
$185K
median
Median age
48.8
years
Jobs based here
729
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#32 of 259 in MD
Is Huntingtown a good place to live?
Huntingtown does well on nearly every count. Schools are where it shines: its schools rank ahead of 80% of Maryland towns. The town ranks 32nd of 259 in Maryland, with an A overall. Set against the rest, it does better than 94% of U.S. towns. Health is another plus: CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 80% of the country. A typical home there costs about $617K, 4.9 years of the Lexington Park metro’s $126K median household income. Its mean commuting time is 45 minutes, above both Maryland’s towns (32 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). This Maryland town is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 70% of U.S. towns.
Figures: schools, state test and graduation results · health, CDC PLACES · home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24.
What makes Huntingtown stand out
Where Huntingtown beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA
Lower risk than 88% of U.S. communities
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Calvert County Public Schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Huntingtown Elementary | PK–5 | 475 |
| Tidewater School | PK–6 | 59 |
| Huntingtown High School | 9–12 | 1,311 |
SchoolsA−
#25 of the 261 Maryland towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Huntingtown for work
Where Huntingtown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
729jobs based in Huntingtown
3%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Huntingtown grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Maryland), ordered by how far Huntingtown is from typical.
Hazard riskInland flooding tops the listAOpen →SchoolsSchools rank among the strongest comparedA−Open →HealthCalverthealth Medical Center 3.5 miles awayA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6 of 20; 2% of households have no car; 8.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Jobs & incomeAbove the middle of the towns comparedBOpen →Cost of livingAbout average among the towns comparedBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5 miles of trails; 12% conserved landCOpen →HistoryLittle recorded history by comparisonC−Open →
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 Huntingtown: who provides what
Huntingtown is unincorporated, so Calvert County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerSouthern Maryland Elec Coop16.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMarley Run water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCalvert CountyCalvert 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 hereCalvert County Board of ElectionsCalvert County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP code2063920639 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 Huntingtown.
Huntingtown sends many workers across the state line to Washington, has less food insecurity than most of Maryland and has household incomes well above the Maryland norm.
HousingCost of living grade B
Huntingtown earns a B for cost of living
The typical Huntingtown home is worth about $617,000, up 1.1% in a year, 45% above the Maryland typical home. 93% of Huntingtown households own their home.
$617KZillow home value
Typical home value
Huntingtown$617K
Maryland$425K
+1.1%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsA−
Huntingtown earns an A− for schools
Two of its 4 schools are shown below, with the reason for each. The largest public high school is Huntingtown High School, with 1,311 students. The Calvert County Public Schools runs its public schools.
80%of MD districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingtown ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 475 | B+ |
| Huntingtown High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,311 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MD on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Huntingtown, with inland flooding at the top
Huntingtown’s natural-hazard score from FEMA stands at 12 of 100. Flood insurance has paid out on 4 claims in the town since 2006. 44% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by hurricanes at 21%. One declared disaster, in 2003, has brought federal aid to Huntingtown households.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesHeat waves
4
paid flood claims since 2006
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthA−
Huntingtown earns an A− for health
Its widest gap with Maryland is food insecurity: 10% of its 2,662 adults worry about having enough food, against 15.4% statewide. Against the 1,235 U.S. towns with household incomes like Huntingtown’s, it is less healthy than 91%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
The share of adults in Huntingtown who report frequent mental distress: 15%. Of 32 CDC measures, Huntingtown beats the Maryland average on 10 and trails it on 1. Two figures for adults locally: 10% worry about having enough food, 20% have been diagnosed with depression.
80%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Huntingtown | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 23% | 25% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 14% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
10 better21 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Huntingtown | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10% | 15.4% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.6% | 7.6% |
Calverthealth Medical Center
3.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
62nd
percentile among MD towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsC
Huntingtown keeps 11.9% of its land conserved
5.2 miles of trail. In Huntingtown, the density of trails is 0.6 miles per square mile.
#104for trails in MD
11.9%
conserved · 612 of 5,154 acres
5.2 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Huntingtown has 0.6 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
22% of working residents cross a state line to work, Washington among the top destinations. The average commute for its 1,273 working residents takes 45.1 minutes, against 31.1 across Maryland.
The top destinations are Prince Frederick (11%), Washington (7%) and Lake Arbor (3%). Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Huntingtown rose by 164, to 729. The town’s typical household income comes in at $185,000. Only one of the 261 Maryland towns we compare has a higher mean commuting time than Huntingtown.
3%work in town
| Huntingtown | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 45 minutes | 32 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $185,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.4% | 3.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Huntingtown3%
Prince Frederick11%
Washington7%
Lake Arbor3%
Baltimore3%
23 mi
median commute distance
729
jobs based in Huntingtown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 70% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Huntingtown’s year
A winter brings about 15 inches of snow, with January nights at 27° and July afternoons at 88°.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–47°
Spring44–66°
Summer66–86°
Fall48–69°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Maryland overall
The median household earns $185,313, against $103,678 across Maryland, one input to its B for jobs and income.
42% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Huntingtown. Adults 35 to 64 are 47% of residents (40% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (22% statewide). The midpoint age locally is 48.8 years.
48.8median age · MD 39.4
| Huntingtown | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 42% | 42% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 18% | 16% | 18% |
HuntingtownMarylandUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school19%
Some college25%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate18%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
About 81 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.3 points). Across Maryland, 51.3% of residents are women.
| Huntingtown | MD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.9% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.4% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.7% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.9% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.1% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.5% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.8% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.5% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.6% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.3% | 23.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.3% | 17.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.7% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 17.6% | 20.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,700, single groups can be off by several points
Nearby attractions
All 300 attractions →White House and 233 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Huntingtown. Close and well known come first.
Big draw30 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw29 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw30 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw30 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw29 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw25 mi Stadium & arenaNorthwest StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Northwest Stadium: Maryland GovPics, CC BY 2.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Huntingtown
17pages on Huntingtown
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Huntingtown; the nearest are
College of Southern MarylandCommunity college · Public · La Plata21.1 mi$4,200 in-state tuitionUniversity of Maryland Global CampusUniversity or college · Public · Adelphi24.3 mi$8,136 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Huntingtown residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Maryland.
About Huntingtown
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
Huntingtown, established 1683, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calvert County, Maryland, United States. The population was 3,311 at the 2010 census, up from 2,436 in 2000. Many large estate homes have recently been built in small developments off routes 2/4. It has a public high school called Huntingtown High. The Calverton School is located just south of the town center. State-operated commuter buses and private vanpools carry residents to Washington.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 8.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 174 ft
- ZIP code
- 20639
Questions about Huntingtown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Huntingtown, MD a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Huntingtown grades A overall, better than 94% of U.S. towns and #32 of 259 in Maryland. It grades A− for health and A− for schools.
Is Huntingtown, MD expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.