Stevensville is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 7,442 people and three associated neighborhoods, Stevensville is the 94th largest community in Maryland.
Housing costs in Stevensville are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Maryland.
Also of interest is that Stevensville has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Of important note, Stevensville is also a town of artists. Stevensville has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Stevensville’s character.
A relatively large number of people in Stevensville telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.12% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Stevensville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Stevensville’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One of the nice things about Stevensville is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.
The education level of Stevensville ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Stevensville, 40.06% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in Stevensville in 2022 was $58,412, which is upper middle income relative to Maryland, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $233,648 for a family of four.
Stevensville is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Stevensville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Stevensville residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Stevensville include English, Irish, German, Polish, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Stevensville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Chinese.