County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Kent County, Maryland Eviction Risk: High

13 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Chestertown (7.7) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score7.5/ 10 · High

Cities tracked13municipalities

Census tracts5scored

Population10kLiving in 13 cities

Income spent on rent35.9%avg renter household

Average rent$1,133/ month

How Kent County ranks in Maryland

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Moderate

#12 of 24 MD counties 7.5 / 10

#12 of 24 counties in Maryland for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

High

#8 of 51 states (statewide) 105.0 index

Maryland ranks #8 of 51 states on overall cost of living (5.0% more expensive than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

High

#10 of 51 states (statewide) 121.1 index

Maryland ranks #10 of 51 states on housing services (21.1% more expensive than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

High

#4 of 24 MD counties 36.0% of income

#4 of 24 counties in Maryland on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Kent County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Chestertown Pop 5,594 · 36.7% income · $1,206 rent · IND	5,594	7.7	36.7%	$1,206	IND
002	Rock Hall Pop 1,215 · 28.3% income · $595 rent · IND	1,215	7.4	28.3%	$595	IND
003	Butlertown Pop 511 · 38.1% income · $1,185 rent · IND	511	7.1	38.1%	$1,185	IND
004	Chesapeake Landing Pop 509 · 57.1% income · $1,447 rent · IND	509	7.3	57.1%	$1,447	IND
005	Millington Pop 469 · 48.3% income · $1,215 rent · IND	469	7.4	48.3%	$1,215	IND
006	Betterton Pop 391 · 23.3% income · $1,143 rent · IND	391	7.4	23.3%	$1,143	IND
007	Tolchester Pop 379 · 13.9% income · $1,073 rent · IND	379	6.3	13.9%	$1,073	IND
008	Fairlee Pop 299 · 32.4% income · $1,185 rent · IND	299	6.4	32.4%	$1,185	IND
009	Kennedyville Pop 205 · 38.1% income · $1,185 rent · IND	205	7.2	38.1%	$1,185	IND
010	Worton Pop 126 · 38.1% income · $1,185 rent · IND	126	7.0	38.1%	$1,185	IND
011	Still Pond Pop 102 · 38.1% income · $1,185 rent · IND	102	7.2	38.1%	$1,185	IND
012	Edesville Pop 34 · 38.1% income · $1,185 rent · IND	34	6.9	38.1%	$1,185	IND
013	Georgetown Pop 8 · 38.1% income · $1,185 rent · IND	8	7.0	38.1%	$1,185	IND

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Kent County spans 13 cities serving approximately 9,842 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 7.5/10. The county voted Democratic by 1.2 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Kent County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kent County

What is the eviction risk range in Kent County?

Scores range from 6.3 to 7.7 across 13 cities in Kent County. The 7.5 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.

What is the renter share in Kent County?

38.0% of households in Kent County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

What is the average rent in Kent County?

Average gross rent across Kent County averages $1,133/month.