Stevensville, MD 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Climate & Geography

The region experiences a humid subtropical climate, which is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold to mild winters. Residents can expect slightly more rainfall than the national average, less snowfall than average, and approximately 211 sunny days throughout the year.

The community is situated on Kent Island, which is located within the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary system in the United States. The island is connected to the mainland via the iconic Chesapeake Bay Bridge to the west, and Kent Narrows Bridge to the east.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Stevensville’s top attractions include Terrapin Beach Park, Matapeake Clubhouse and Beach, Mark Cascia Vineyards, Cult Classic Brewing, Romancoke Fishing Pier, Historic Stevensville, and Stevensville Antiques.

Cost of Living & Taxes

The cost of living in Stevensville is higher than the state and national average. Factors like health, housing, and utilities drive up the overall cost of living.

Maryland has an effective income tax rate of 7.06% for single filers and 7.21% for joint filers. Retirement income like Social Security benefits are not taxed, and railroad retirement benefits are also fully exempt. Other qualifying retirement income may also be excluded.

Qualifying homeowners may also take advantage of property tax relief programs like property tax deferral programs that allow deferment of increase in tax bills for county taxes. There is also a renter’s tax credit program which provides up to $1,000 a year for residents 60 and older.

Health Care

Residents of 55+ communities in Stevensville are near several hospitals that are rated by U.S. News as high performing in several procedures and conditions. Anne Arundel Medical Center is approximately 12 miles away in Annapolis. University of Maryland Shore Medical Center is in Easton. University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center is in Glen Burnie. Additionally there is the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Chestertown which is the furthest away at 24 miles.