Queen Anne: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Queen Anne center on a median $78,750 (1.4× below Queen Anne's County median $112,826; 1.3× below Maryland median $103,678), with homes at a median value of $301,600. The surrounding county supports 329,476 jobs (avg $73,373).
- $67,994 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Maryland $92,280).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $78,750 — below the Maryland median ($103,556). Poverty rate 10.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 37% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.8× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 18.3% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 36.8% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.0% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $494,390 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $33,615,432 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $67,994 (vs Maryland $92,280) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $120,895 |
| Median Household Income | $78,750 (vs Maryland $103,556) |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $78,750 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 3% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 2.8% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 329,476 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $24,174,566,123 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $73,373 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,677,430 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 10 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 660 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 66.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Soybeans, Corn, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 16,244 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 269,034 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 15,340,887 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 184 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 159 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 167 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 180 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 86 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 82 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 14 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 335 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 867 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 21 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 89 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Royal Farms 80 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER BRUNSWICK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $10,369,976,912 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 10,721.64 (vs Maryland $12,090) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 967,201 people (vs Maryland 31,302) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 93.5% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 2.8% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 43.5 years (vs Maryland 37.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 41.1% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12