Median Age
30 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 21% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
14%
Princess Anne, MD
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$689
Population
4,097
Renter Mix
66% Rent
A royal combination of small-town charm and historic character
Riverside
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Historic
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Scenic
Situated at the mouth of the Manokin River, Princess Anne is a quiet community in eastern Maryland. Princess Anne exudes a small-town vibe with plenty of historic character. Established in 1733, Princess Anne is regarded for preserving its architectural heritage well, from Teackle Mansion to the slew of old-fashioned buildings that line Somerset Avenue.
Princess Anne is home to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, which provides the community with an array of cultural and educational opportunities. Although Princess Anne is largely residential, the community enjoys access to a host of shops, markets, and restaurants clustered alongside U.S. 13 in addition to Somerset Avenue. Princess Anne sits within a three-hour drive of destinations like Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Virginia Beach, affording residents numerous options for day trips and weekend getaways.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$33,419
Average: $47,151
Education
809
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,836
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Princess Anne has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
66%
Non-Renters
34%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Princess Anne, MD is $546 for a studio, $689 for one bedroom, $1,295 for two bedrooms, and $1,441 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Princess Anne has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$689/month
700 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Princess Anne, MD is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
474 Students
Princess Anne Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
350 Students
Washington Academy And High School
Public
Grades 6-12
597 Students
Washington Academy And High School
Public
Grades 6-12
597 Students
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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.