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Rock Hall, MD Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
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$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2000/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Rock Hall is characterized by a mix of older and newer homes, with a range of prices to suit different budgets. Waterfront properties are highly sought after, and prices can be higher in these areas. Rental options are also available, including apartments and single-family homes.
Cost of Living
108
+8% above national average
105
95
102
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>State 6% + County 0% + City 0%</p> | |
Maryland has a progressive income tax system, with rates ranging from 4.75% to 5.75%
Family & Relocation
60
7/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Rock Hall has a limited public transportation system, but its downtown area is walkable and stroller-friendly, with wide sidewalks and crosswalks
- Rock Hall Beach
- Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
- Kent County Public Library
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📰 Live Local News
Rock Hall has regulations in place to protect its coastal environment and historic district, including zoning restrictions and building codes
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Rock Hall — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Rock Hall can fluctuate by season, with higher electricity bills in the summer due to air conditioning usage and higher water bills in the spring and summer due to lawn irrigation. In the winter, natural gas is not commonly used for heating, but electricity and propane costs may be higher.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 21661 has a property tax millage rate of 0.85, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
8/10, with wide sidewalks, crosswalks, and accessible parks, but some areas may have limited elevator access in older buildings
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