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