Talbot County is known for its 600 miles of coastline along Maryland’s Eastern Shore, but in the rural village of Cordova, the seas are of corn and soybeans. Homes, a post office and a couple of businesses make up the village center, which is surrounded by farmland in every direction. Cordova thrived in the early 1900s thanks to an active railroad and a large cannery, but trucking put the railroad out of business, and most employers followed. Cordova is quieter today than it was 35 years ago, says Teresa Wood Dawson, president of the Cordova Community Historical Society, and “looks the exact same as it did in the 1920s,” except for the modern clothes residents wear. Many are lifers, part of multi-generational Cordova families who have formed tight bonds. When a tractor catches fire, neighboring farmers join forces with firefighters to put it out. For six decades, locals have gathered at the local firehouse for a country fair. One of the village’s remaining businesses, Tuckahoe Seafood, is a spot for locals to converse. In fact, it’s where the historical society got started, says Wood Dawson, co-owner of the seafood market. “Whenever I’d have locals come in, we’d start talking about history or stores. I’d jot them down. We’d exchange pictures. We have our own collection of Cordova memorabilia.”
Buy a big piece of land in Cordova.
Enjoy the farm animals that live in Cordova.
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1800s farmhouses to modern estates
Cordova’s oldest houses are two-story Victorians near the center of the village. Ranch homes are also common in the middle of the community, where homes are close together. New traditional homes with colonial and Cape Cod features are outside the village center. They’re also spread out, with some houses sitting on 5-plus acres. Home prices for turnkey homes start around $250,000, climbing to $800,000 for houses with large plots of land.
Homes in Cordova come in all shapes and sizes.
Relax on your porch on. a summer day in Cordova.
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Nearby park commemorates birthplace of Frederick Douglass
In the center of the village is Cordova Community Park, where kids can scale rock walls and tumble down slides. Kids in Home Run Baker Little League play games at the Chapel District Elementary School baseball field. Cordova is less than 4 miles from Frederick Douglass Park on the Tuckahoe. Named for the famed abolitionist, the park is near the farm where Douglass was born into slavery more than 200 years ago. Signs at the 100-acre park along Tuckahoe Creek tell the story of his life, and a pollinator garden is under development. A museum, trails and kayak ramps are planned for the park, but those additions are still in the design phase.
Frederick Douglass Park in Cordova is a nice place to get outdoor time.
Cordova Community Park in Cordova is a great place for kids to play.
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Chapel District Elementary undergoes renovations
Young students can go to Chapel District Elementary in Cordova. Graded a B by Niche, the school is undergoing a $30 million expansion and renovation in 2024 to add more classroom space. Older children may attend Easton Middle School, graded a B-minus, and B-rated Easton High School. The nearest private schools are 8 miles away in Easton, where Saints Peter & Paul High School gets an A.
Chapel District Elementary School in Cordova has 335 students.
Easton Middle School in Cordova helps prepare students well.
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Events at the Cordova firehouse
The Cordova Volunteer Firemen’s Association hosts many of the village’s events, like barbecue fundraisers and community yard sales. One of the biggest is the Annual Country Fair, a Cordova tradition for more than 60 years. The three-day event in August features clown-dunking, hayrides and a parade. “That’s the highlight of the year for the community,” Wood Dawson says. The firehouse is also the site of March’s Cordova Day, a free festival with exhibits about the village’s history and local vendors, including woodworkers and biscuit makers.
Traveling to Easton, Baltimore
Locals get around in cars, using two-lane highways such as Cordova Road to travel to Easton. The county seat is the closest place for Cordova residents to shop, go to the movies or check out a museum. Maryland Upper Shore Transit operates a bus line running from Cordova to Easton, a 30-minute one-way ride. Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and the beaches of Ocean City are all within 85 miles of Cordova.
Businesses sell local seafood, wine
Tuckahoe Seafood and Triple Creek Winery are the main highlights of Cordova’s small business sector. The first is a market selling Maryland crabs from April to November. Some people travel 35 miles from Dover, Delaware, to Cordova for a taste. Triple Creek is a family-run winery where patrons can sip wine indoors next to a wood stove or at indoor picnic tables. Most shopping runs require a 10-mile trip to Easton, the county seat, where there’s a Target, Walmart, Lowe’s Home Improvement and multiple supermarkets. Downtown Easton is home to Euro-centric restaurants such as Scottish-inspired lounge The Stewart and Roman-style pizza joint Roma Alla Pala. Except for Cordova Baptist Church and Fairview Church of the Brethren, the closest houses of worship are also in Easton.
Grab your crabs from Tuckahoe Seafood in Cordova.
Triple Creek Winery in Cordova is a great spot to hangout on the weekend.
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Parks in this Area
Cordova Park
Frederick Douglass Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cordova
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cordova Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cordova, Easton sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Cordova, Easton over the last 12 months is $437,500, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
474
Median Age
49
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,910
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,532
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
31.8%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.5%
% Population in Labor Force
63%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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