Aberdeen, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Harford County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
16,831 Population 2,418/sq mi density
$76,019 Median Income $39,578 per capita
$239,000 Home Value $345,386 Zillow
$1,339 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
601 Violent Crime/100K 2,050 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,019 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$239,000 home value, $1,339/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
601 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Aberdeen, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,019
1% above
$39,578 per capita
Home Value
$239,000
15% below
Zillow: $345,386
Median Rent
$1,339/mo
15% above
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
601/100K
58% above
2,050/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
24% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Aberdeen Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Aberdeen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
85%
Rent
115%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aberdeen a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Aberdeen residents earn a median household income of $76,019 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,578. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Aberdeen is $239,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,386. Median rent is $1,339/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Aberdeen reports 601 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,050/100K.

Education

25.6% of adults in Aberdeen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Aberdeen has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population16,831
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density2,418/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,019
Per Capita$39,578
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318

Housing

A+
Home Value$239,000
Rent$1,339
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$345,386
Housing Units7,307
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent601/100K
Property2,050/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,205/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation131 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Aberdeen was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.