Relocate: Maryland

CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND, LOCATED 30 CALVERT COUNTY Calvert County Economic Development Calvert County Courthouse 175 Main Street Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Harriet Wise 410-535-4583, 410-855-1880 www.ecalvert.com POPULATION 2005 Estimate: 87,250 2010 Projection: 95,450 Capital Beltway (I-495).The Thomas Johnson Bridge over the Patuxent River connects MD Rts. 2/4 in the southern part of the county with MD Rts. 5/235 in St. Mary’s County. CLIMATE Yearly Precipitation (inches): 43.1 Yearly Snowfall (inches): 19.4 Summer Temperature (degrees F): 74.4 Winter Temperature (degrees F): 36.4 Duration of Freeze-Free Period: 200 days HOUSING Median Selling Price: All owner-occupied properties (2007): $324,900 All multiple-listed properties (2006): $340,000 RECREATION AND CULTURE PERSONAL INCOME TRANSPORTATION Per-Capita Personal Income (2005): $37,323 Highways: MD Rt. 2 connects with U.S. 50/301, and MD Rt. 4 connects with U.S. 301 and the Visit www.ecalvert.com/www.MarylandLife.com LABOR AVAILABILITY (by place of residence, 2006) Civilian Labor Force: Total civilian labor force: 47,336 Employment: 45,837 Unemployment: 1,499 Unemployment rate: 3.2% Employment in selected occupations: Management, professional and related: 19,439 (40.5%) Service: 7,073 (14.7%) Sales and office: 11,632 (24.3%) Production, transportation and material moving: 3,009 (6.3%) Residents commuting outside the county to work: 28,149 (58.7%) TOP FIVE EMPLOYERS Employer Constellation Energy/Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Calvert Memorial Hospital Wal-Mart DynCorp International ARC of Southern Maryland Product/Service Nuclear power generation Medical services Consumer goods Technological services Medical and social services Employment 1,200 1,040 605 450 344 miles southeast of Washington, DC, is bounded on the east by the scenic Chesapeake Bay and on the west by the Patuxent River. The county offers rural charm and an unmatched quality of life, and is an ideal place to work, live, and visit. Calvert County provides extensive outdoor activities through its 143 miles of shoreline and over 4,600 acres of parks and open space. Probably best known for its attractive location on the Chesapeake Bay, Calvert County has excellent recreational opportunities for boating, sailing, charter-boat fishing, swimming, crabbing, canoeing, biking, camping, golfing, and fossil hunting. Miles of Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River shoreline make Calvert County an ideal destination for enjoying the great outdoors. The county also provides unlimited access to a variety of cultural and recreational activities, including museums, theater, professional sports, outdoor activities, and natural attractions. An active cultural arts community and community-based groups support outdoor and theme concerts, theatrical productions, art shows, and crafts and antiques festivals, and the county is only a short drive from the many cultural attractions of our nation’s capital. Historical buildings and landmarks dot the countryside, and a range of special events and festivals are scheduled throughout the year to highlight the county’s diverse and distinctive flavor. Calvert County also boasts an excellent public-school system and first-rate healthcare services. A low crime rate creates a safe place to live, and careful economic planning protects the county’s rural character while allowing for favorable economic and business growth. Safe, efficient intra-county roads bypass rush-hour gridlock and frustration, and state and county services create an excellent infrastructure. Location, a highly educated resident workforce, good schools, abundant outdoor and cultural activities, and an excellent quality of life—these factors and more are motivating people to explore what Calvert County has to offer. EDUCATION Educational Attainment- age 25 and over (2006) High School Graduate or Higher: 92.0% Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 27.6% Public Schools: www.calvertnet.k12.md.us Number: 12 Elementary, 6 Middle, 5 High Enrollment: 17,474 (Sept. 2006) Cost per Pupil: $9,745 (2005-2006) Private Schools Number: 13 Enrollment: 1,295 (Sept. 2006) Students per Teacher: 16.3 (Oct. 2006) High School Career/Tech Enrollment: 2,373 (2007) High School Graduates: 1,198 (June 2006) Higher Education (2006) Name 2-Year Institution College of Southern Maryland 22 RELOCATE MARYLAND 2008 Enrollment 7,490 Degrees 790 http://www.ecalvert.com http://www.ecalvert.com http://www.MarylandLife.com http://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us

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Relocate: Maryland Contents Maryland Map Welcome! Real Estate: Its Contribution to the MD Economy Why Use a REALTOR® What does BRAC Mean to Maryland? Allegany Anne Arundel/Annapolis Resources Baltimore County Baltimore City Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince George’s Queen Anne’s Somerset St. Mary’s Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester/Ocean City

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