Chester, Maryland
Chester is a community of 4,797 people in Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
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Population4,797
+3.0% since 2019
CountyQueen Anne's County
Elevation7 ft
2 m
Land area5.2 sq mi
ZIP codes21619, 21666
Nearest airportAnnapolis Seaplane Base (01MD)
9 mi
Why visit Chester
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Stevensville Historic District, Cray House, Island View Marina and Piney Narrows Yacht Haven.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Chester
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About Chester
Chester is a census-designated place on Kent Island in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 3,723 at the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Chester, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Stevensville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Cray House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP
Friendship
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic home located at Stevensville, Queen Anne's County, Maryland
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Stevensville Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Maryland, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Cross Island Trailhead at Macuum Creek
Park · 1.3 mi
1701 Piney Creek Road, Chester
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Restaurants and cafes29
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
115 Blue Jay Court, Stevensville
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
Pupuseria Kent Island
Restaurant · Salvadoran · 1.3 mi
226 Shopping Center Road, Stevensville
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Rams Head Shore House
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
800 Main Street, Stevensville
17 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Christ Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
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Shopping9
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries8
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Healthcare4
Map of Chester
88 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 29°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 30°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 36°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 46°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 73°F | 56°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 66°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 72°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 69°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 63°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 51°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 41°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 34°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stevensville 2Sw (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
$102,399median household income
$487,400median home value
$1,878median monthly rent
46.9median age
40.9%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
71.1%of homes are owner-occupied
33.0 minaverage commute
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Queen Anne's County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Annapolis Seaplane Base (01MD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Cape St. Claire 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Annapolis Neck 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Annapolis 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Arnold 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Centreville 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Lake Shore 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Parole 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Severna Park 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Easton 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Pasadena 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2022-06-29 12 01 17 View south along Maryland State Route 552 (Dominion Road) at Maryland State Route 18 (Main Street) in Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-08-11 15 26 54 View south along Maryland State Route 552 (Dominion Road) at U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) in Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 10 14 16 View east along the eastbound lanes of U.S. Route 50 and north along the northbound lanes of U.S. Route 301 from the overpass for Maryland State Route 18 (Main Street) in Chester..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 14 30 11 View east along U.S. Route 50 and north along U.S. Route 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) at Exit 39B (Maryland State Route 552-Dominion Road) in Chester, Queen Anne's County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 14 28 57 View east along U.S. Route 50 and north along U.S. Route 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) at Exit 39A (Cox Neck Road) in Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 10 15 33 View west along U.S. Route 50 and south along U.S. Route 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) from the overpass for Maryland State Route 18 (Main Street) in Chester, Queen Anne's..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 10 12 33 View east along the westbound lanes of U.S. Route 50 and north along the southbound lanes of U.S. Route 301 from the overpass for Maryland State Route 18 (Main Street) in Chester..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 10 19 16 View west along U.S. Route 50 and south along U.S. Route 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road, TO Maryland State Route 18) in Chester, Queen Anne's..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 10 05 18 View west along U.S. Route 50 and south along U.S. Route 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) at Exit 39B (Piney Creek Road) in Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 11 58 00 View east along Maryland State Route 18 (Tanners Lane) at Main Street in Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 14 31 22 View east along U.S. Route 50 and north along U.S. Route 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) at Exit 40A (South Piney Road) in Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 14 02 29 View west along Maryland State Route 18 (Tanners Lane) at Castle Marina Road in Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 11 59 05 View east along Maryland State Route 18 (Tanners Lane) at Castle Marina Road in Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 10 03 46 View west along U.S. Route 50 and south along U.S. Route 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) at Exit 40A (Piney Creek Road) in Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 14 32 33 View east along U.S. Route 50 and north along U.S. Route 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) at Exit 40B (Dundee Avenue) in Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 14 33 34 View east along U.S. Route 50 and north along U.S. Route 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) at Exit 41 (Maryland State Route 18-Main Street, Kent Narrows West) on the edge of..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stevensville, Maryland (08-2007) 14, User:AlbertHerring, CC BY 3.0
- Stevensville, Maryland (08-2007) 16, User:AlbertHerring, CC BY 3.0
- Stevensville Bank, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Christ Church, Stevensville, Maryland, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FRIENDSHIP, STEVENSVILLE, QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY; MD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Golden Harvest Farm (4018387992), Jeff Weese, CC BY 2.0
- Miss Tee II (3785723709), Jeff Weese, CC BY 2.0
- Better Days (3774322657), Jeff Weese, CC BY 2.0
- 2022-06-29 12 09 54 View north along Maryland State Route 552 (Dominion Road) at Little Creek Road and Parson Island Road in Dominion, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 12 06 10 View south along Maryland State Route 552 (Little Creek Road) at Dominion Road in Dominion, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-29 12 08 06 View north at the south end of Maryland State Route 552 (Little Creek Road) at Church Street in Dominion, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A day off (3727746955), Jeff Weese, CC BY 2.0
- Cox Creek (4031001468), Jeff Weese, CC BY 2.0
- 2022-06-29 10 27 25 View west along U.S. Route 50 and south along U.S. Route 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) at Exit 38A (Duke Street) in Stevensville, Queen Anne's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stoopley Gibson - 1907, Unknown author Unknown author Scan - Andrew Costello, Public domain
- Stoopley Gibson - 2018, Andrew Costello, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2007 09 21 - ThompsonCreekRd@US50 a, Coworker; uploaded by Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Sunset at Crab Alley Creek (3778235072), Jeff Weese, CC BY 2.0
- 2007 09 21 - ThompsonCreekRd@US50 b, Coworker; uploaded by Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2007 09 21 - ThompsonCreekRd@US50 c, Coworker; uploaded by Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2007 09 21 - ThompsonCreekRd@US50 e, Coworker; uploaded by Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Kent Island, Maryland - panoramio, R01k, CC BY 3.0
- 2007 09 21 - ThompsonCreekRd@US50 d, Coworker; uploaded by Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2022-06-29 11 17 17 View west along Maryland State Route 835A (Thomson Creek Service Road) at U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) in Stevensville, Queen Anne's County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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