Charles County

The area is dotted with welcoming towns such as La Plata and Indian Head, each with its own festivals, farmers' markets, and community traditions.

Welcome to Charles County

It is a diverse region where history, natural beauty, and suburban growth meet along the banks of the Potomac. Known for its rich colonial heritage and small-town charm, the county features landmarks like the Thomas Stone National Historic Site and the Mattawoman Creek Art Center. 
 
Outdoor lovers enjoy fishing and kayaking on the Potomac River, hiking the trails at Smallwood State Park, or birdwatching in the forests of Chapman State Park. The area is dotted with welcoming towns such as La Plata and Indian Head, each with its own festivals, farmers' markets, and community traditions.
 
Charles County offers easy access to Washington, D.C. and National Harbor via US-301 and commuter routes, making it popular for those who want peaceful neighborhoods with city connections. With a calendar full of local fairs, waterfront recreation, and a welcoming spirit, Charles County captures the essence of Southern Maryland living while embracing the future.

Property Listings

Aerial view of a brick home with a long driveway, landscaped lawn, and wooded surroundings.
Active Under Contract
MLS® MDCH2059370

$749,000

15251 TRUMAN MANOR LANE, WALDORF, MD 20601
3 Beds 4 Baths 4,800 Sq.Ft.
Suburban home with a stone facade, two-car garage, and landscaped lawn at dusk.
Active Under Contract
MLS® MDCH2059892

$515,000

10652 SHADOW PARK COURT, WALDORF, MD 20603
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,854 Sq.Ft.
Wooded Waldorf parcel outlined in yellow near Crain Highway and Leonardtown Road.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2031816

$6,042,900

11800 RAILROAD, WALDORF, MD 20601
Aerial parcel map with a yellow star marking wooded land beside a road.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2038304

$4,800,000

CRAIN HIGHWAY, LA PLATA, MD 20646
Open grassy field bordered by a line of leafless trees.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2041778

$4,100,000

8770 BENSVILLE ROAD, WALDORF, MD 20603
Aerial view of open fields and scattered buildings surrounded by dense woodland.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2058756

$3,995,000

5745 CUES FAVORITE PLACE, WALDORF, MD 20602
5 Beds 3 Baths 2,135 Sq.Ft.
Commercial showroom with stone walls, window and door signs, and vehicles parked in front.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2054954

$3,990,000

2640 CRAIN HIGHWAY, WALDORF, MD 20601
13,671 Sq.Ft.
The Goddard School exterior with a white fence and colorful playground equipment.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2051582

$3,800,000

7005 SAINT FLORIAN DRIVE, WALDORF, MD 20603
10,454 Sq.Ft.
Waterfront marina with boat slips, moored boats, and Captain John's Crabhouse.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2053018

$3,490,000

16215 COBB ISLAND ROAD, NEWBURG, MD 20664
8,712 Sq.Ft.
Large white house with a columned porch, multiple dormers, and an attached garage across a broad lawn.
Coming Soon
MLS® MDCH2059990

$2,999,000

8671 BROOKS FARM ROAD, BEL ALTON, MD 20611
6 Beds 6 Baths 7,395 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of red-brick residential buildings and a parking lot surrounded by leafless trees.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2052030

$2,900,000

303 POST OFFICE ROAD, WALDORF, MD 20602
14,320 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of the purple-outlined 3040 Leonardtown Road parcel amid commercial buildings and parking lots.
For Sale
MLS® 1002218182

$2,400,000

3040 LEONARDTOWN ROAD, WALDORF, MD 20601
3,360 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of a harvested field bordered by woods, homes, and a road.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2052738

$2,333,000

203 PORT TOBACCO ROAD, LA PLATA, MD 20646
Aerial view of farmland beside a broad waterway, with a small pond and a road crossing the fields.
Active Under Contract
MLS® MDCH2055726

$2,150,000

9100 LANSEAIR FARM, WELCOME, MD 20693
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 5,976 Sq.Ft.
Aerial parcel map with a large wooded tract outlined in yellow.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2045126

$1,950,000

GRACE KELLER DRIVE, WALDORF, MD 20601
Aerial view of Waldorf with tree-lined streets, commercial buildings, and wooded areas.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2045716

$1,800,000

2245 CRAIN HIGHWAY, WALDORF, MD 20601
3,540 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of a detached home on a broad manicured lawn bordered by dense woods.
Pending
MLS® MDCH2060218

$1,789,000

4945 DELIVERANCE PLACE, LA PLATA, MD 20646
4 Beds 5 Baths 6,100 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of a red-brick residence with a circular driveway and expansive landscaped lawn.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2051152

$1,695,000

13550 BILL LYON PLACE, BRYANTOWN, MD 20617
7 Beds 7.5 Baths 8,642 Sq.Ft.
Picnic table beside a broad river, framed by shade trees and a distant shoreline.
Active Under Contract
MLS® MDCH2056318

$1,595,000

1100 CATAWAY PLACE, BRYANS ROAD, MD 20616
7 Beds 5 Baths 4,983 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of a wooded property with a tennis court and buildings in golden sunrise light.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2056960

$1,500,000

11746 LUCKNOW LANE, LA PLATA, MD 20646
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,623 Sq.Ft.
Waterfront homes with landscaped lawns and mature trees beside a broad body of water.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2048892

$1,489,000

11260 KEOKEE COURT, ISSUE, MD 20645
4 Beds 4 Baths 5,194 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of wooded land parcels outlined in yellow beside Rosewick Road and Washington Avenue.
Active Under Contract
MLS® MDCH2025406

$1,450,000

KATHLEEN PLACE, LA PLATA, MD 20646
Beige building with arched entrances behind a parking lot, surrounded by leafless trees.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2053302

$1,395,000

11680 DOOLITTLE, WALDORF, MD 20601
6,100 Sq.Ft.
Waterfront stone home with glowing windows, a curved driveway, and sunset over the water.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2053638

$1,350,000

12195 POTOMAC VIEW ROAD, NEWBURG, MD 20664
5 Beds 4 Baths 4,872 Sq.Ft.
Blue Pirates Den Marina building beside a paved parking area and large tree.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2054342

$1,300,000

12364 NEALE SOUND DRIVE, COBB ISLAND, MD 20625
4,320 Sq.Ft.
Two-story gray-and-stone home with a covered porch and broad front lawn.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2059834

$1,300,000

6385 PASTURE COURT, HUGHESVILLE, MD 20637
6 Beds 5.5 Baths 8,792 Sq.Ft.
Low commercial building with a gray garage wing, red roof, and two parked vans.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2057584

$1,290,000

8200 CRAIN HIGHWAY, LA PLATA, MD 20646
2,724 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of a dark-sided home with a broad driveway and dock at sunset.
Pending
MLS® MDCH2059584

$1,289,000

15581 POTOMAC RIVER DRIVE, COBB ISLAND, MD 20625
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,257 Sq.Ft.
Brick Bryans Road storefront with a post office, BBQ shop, and Honey Bun Cake Factory.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2051388

$1,229,999

6960 INDIAN HEAD HIGHWAY, BRYANS ROAD, MD 20616
7,028 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of a brick house with a broad lawn, long driveway, and mature trees.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2055614

$1,200,000

4023 OLD WASHINGTON ROAD, WALDORF, MD 20602
4,816 Sq.Ft.
Two-story brick and stone house beyond a broad lawn, with mature trees behind it.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2058478

$1,199,999

7420 SUGAR CANE COURT, CHARLOTTE HALL, MD 20622
7 Beds 5 Baths 7,712 Sq.Ft.
Large white house with arched windows, a central stone entrance, and a broad green lawn.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2056870

$1,190,000

13610 BILL LYON PLACE, BRYANTOWN, MD 20617
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 7,460 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of a wooded home with solar panels beside a broad river.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2059536

$1,179,900

5355 JANORE COURT, MARBURY, MD 20658
5 Beds 4 Baths 4,627 Sq.Ft.
7265 A Carrico Mill Road
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2059854

$1,175,000

7265-A CARRICO MILL ROAD, HUGHESVILLE, MD 20637
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 5,043 Sq.Ft.
Two-story white house with pink shutters, solar panels, a red door, and a covered porch.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2052114

$1,162,000

14439 PATHFINDER COURT, HUGHESVILLE, MD 20637
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 6,426 Sq.Ft.
Gray two-story home with covered porch, stone accents, and landscaped front lawn.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2059966

$1,160,000

10101 LOST OAK PLACE PLACE, NEWBURG, MD 20664
5 Beds 3 Baths 3,975 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of a tree-surrounded house beside a pond, with a driveway and road nearby.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2058294

$1,150,000

2710 KIRK DRIVE, WALDORF, MD 20603
5 Beds 5 Baths 7,539 Sq.Ft.
Large brick home with a covered porch, three garage doors, and a broad green lawn.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2050950

$1,120,000

6655 BIRCHWOOD PLACE, LA PLATA, MD 20646
6 Beds 5.5 Baths 7,025 Sq.Ft.
Blue waterfront house with two garage doors and a furnished upper-level balcony at sunset.
For Sale
MLS® VAWE2012330

$1,100,000

Lot 3A RIVERVIEW DRIVE, COLONIAL BEACH, VA 22443
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,932 Sq.Ft.
Single-story brick house with an attached garage, red front door, and black pickup in the driveway.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2059594

$1,050,500

11530 MAGNOLIA COURT, ISSUE, MD 20645
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,247 Sq.Ft.
Red brick home with multiple gables, landscaped shrubs, and a broad green lawn.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2042542

$1,050,000

11502 SUMMERTON COURT, LA PLATA, MD 20646
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 6,633 Sq.Ft.
Two-story home with a long covered porch, set among mature trees.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2057300

$995,000

3875 PEARL STREET, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,605 Sq.Ft.
Large cream-sided home with dormers, brick chimneys, landscaped shrubs, and a broad lawn.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2055860

$985,000

9015 KATIE COURT, PORT TOBACCO, MD 20677
5 Beds 5.5 Baths 5,508 Sq.Ft.
White two-story house with a covered porch, stone facade, broad lawn, and wooded surroundings.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2060062

$984,900

Call for Address
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 4,058 Sq.Ft.
Blue two-story house with white trim, multiple gables, and a walkway across the front lawn.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2050370

$964,900

15136 JAMES RIVER COURT, CHARLOTTE HALL, MD 20622
6 Beds 4 Baths
Waterfront home surrounded by trees, with a broad river visible behind it.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2060260

$950,000

14435 JASMINE COURT, ISSUE, MD 20645
6 Beds 3 Baths 2,630 Sq.Ft.
Two-story beige home with a white balcony, attached garage, and landscaped front yard.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2058240

$949,900

208 MORGANS RIDGE COURT, LA PLATA, MD 20646
5 Beds 4 Baths 5,328 Sq.Ft.
4665 Bryantown Road
Active Under Contract
MLS® MDCH2052618

$943,677

4665 BRYANTOWN ROAD, WALDORF, MD 20601
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,212 Sq.Ft.
Single-story brick home with three garage doors and a wide driveway, surrounded by mature trees.
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2055812

$940,000

15350 CHRISTY LANE, WALDORF, MD 20601
6 Beds 5 Baths 4,926 Sq.Ft.
14388 Frontier Trails Court
For Sale
MLS® MDCH2059146

$939,900

14388 FRONTIER TRAILS COURT, WALDORF, MD 20601
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,736 Sq.Ft.
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Overview for Charles County, MD

168,710 people live in Charles County, where the median age is 38.8 and the average individual income is $50,540. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

168,710

Total Population

38.8 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$50,540

Average individual Income

Around Charles County, MD

There's plenty to do around Charles County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

3
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
24
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Apehangers, New Greens Wine & Spirits, and Port Tobacco Marina.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Apehangers Logo
Dining · $ 1.49 miles 16 reviews 4/5 stars
Dining 1.55 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Port Tobacco Marina Logo
Dining 1.73 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Port Tobacco Restaurant Logo
Dining · $$ 1.81 miles 185 reviews 2.8/5 stars
Little Bits Of Sweets Logo
Dining 2.55 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Murphy's Store Logo
Dining 2.89 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Charles County, MD

Population Households Employment

Charles County has 60,199 households, with an average household size of 2.78. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Charles County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 168,710 people call Charles County home. The population density is 369 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

168,710

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.8 years

Median Age

48 / 52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
60,199

Total Households

2.78

Average Household Size

$50,540

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes
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