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North Beach, MD Area Guide

Savor small-town coastal living near metropolitan areas

Coastal Vibrant Walkable Historic Nautical Charming Active Scenic Peaceful

Situated on the western shores of the Chesapeake Bay, North Beach is a charming waterfront town located within an hour’s drive of Annapolis and Washington, DC. North Beach boasts a half-mile long boardwalk with a bike path and a public fishing pier. A host of quaint shops and restaurants are walkable from the pier as well.

North Beach residents enjoy a small-town sense of community, fostered through events like the Friday Night Farmer’s Market and Classic Car Cruise-In, free summer concerts, and movies on the beach. North Beach exudes a nostalgic atmosphere with plenty of historic homes and buildings located throughout the town. Residents and visitors can learn more about the area’s rich history at the Bayside History Museum.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$90,124

Average: $107,333

Education

623

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

1,173

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

North Beach has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary and Center
  • King's Landing Park
  • Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor's Center

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.