In Charles, Maryland, the median home price is $451,420; median household income is $122,816; the population is 170,527; schools rate 5.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 277.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 41.4 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Charles at a glance
Population
170,527
Median Household Income
$122,816
Typical Home Value
$451,420
School District Rating
5.5
Violent Crime Rate
277.6
Avg Commute Time
41.4
About Charles
Charles has a population of 170,527. The median home value is $451,420, 1% above the Maryland median. Median household income is $122,816 (18% above the Maryland median). The most populated towns are 6, Waldorf, 8, Bryantown, and 7, Pomonkey.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Charles
10 towns, by population.
Charles at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Charles?
- Charles has a population of 170,527 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Charles?
- The median home value in Charles is $451,420. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Charles?
- Median household income in Charles is $122,816 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Charles in?
- Charles is in Maryland.
- How many towns are in Charles?
- Charles contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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