At a Glance
Median Income
$70,833
$34,438 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
18.7% smoking rate
How Harrold Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harrold's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harrold a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harrold residents earn a median household income of $70,833 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,438. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 335 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Education
36.8% of adults in Harrold hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrold has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population90
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,833
Per Capita$34,438
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,005M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$73,804
Housing Units57
Rent Burden11.4%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,359/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain29.5 in/yr
Elevation1,231 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute11 min
Broadband71.4%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Harrold was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.