Baltimore County

MD · Pop. 79,187 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Baltimore County is a mixed county in MD with a population of approximately 79,187.

$/Acre: $14,951
Property Tax: 1.09%
Growing Season: 180 days
Broadband: 34%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 207.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%
Local Sales Tax1.71%
Combined Sales Tax7.71%
Cost of Living Index115.6
Median Household Income$47,618
Poverty Rate17%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,951
Median Home Price$710K
Acres for Sale1052
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season180 days
Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low34°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,778 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado2/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)314 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K545
Property Crime /100K705
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%
Ag EconomyWeak