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Chesapeake Bay living at its finest.

Chester exudes a relaxed, coastal charm. The community is tight-knit and welcoming, with a focus on outdoor activities and enjoying the Chesapeake Bay lifestyle. You'll find a mix of families, retirees, and weekenders drawn to the area's natural beauty and slower pace of life.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · CHESTER
Chester, Queen Anne's County

City Snapshot

Population

3,723

County

Queen Anne's County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$90,201

Quick Numbers

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown ER

UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown

This Week

HSIA Board Meeting

2026-07-30

HSIA Community House

THE FUSE

2026-08-01

Opportunity Builders, Inc. (OBI)

MS Football Practice

2026-08-19 at 3:30 PM

Board/Community Meeting

2026-08-23

Gampopa Center

Bylaws Committee Meeting

2026-08-25

HSIA Community House

Community Leaders

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Chris Van Hollen

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Angela Alsobrooks

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Wes Moore
Wes Moore

Governor

Democratic Party