City profile
California, MD
St. Mary's County · Population 13,136
California is a town in St. Mary's County, MD with about 13,136 residents and a typical home value near $347,000. It is 47 miles from Annapolis, MD, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
36°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$346,800
Typical monthly housing
$2,173
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
106
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.00%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 43/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Drought
Nearest major airport
48 mi to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 40% Democratic / 57% Republican
Community
Population
13,136
Black population
22.2%
County
St. Mary's County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding
Highlights
- About 13,136 residents
- Typical home value about $347,000
- 47 miles from Annapolis, MD
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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