Harford County

MD · Pop. 74,200 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Harford County is a mixed county in MD with a population of approximately 74,200.

$/Acre: $16,286

Property Tax: 1.09%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 204.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%

Local Sales Tax0.53%

Combined Sales Tax6.53%

Cost of Living Index116.3

Median Household Income$78,328

Poverty Rate11.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,286

Median Home Price$760K

Acres for Sale3774

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall46 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,977 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)378 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K611

Property Crime /100K825

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak