Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Havre de Grace is a small city in Maryland with a population of 14,857. Residents earn $106,798 per year, which is 42% above the national average.
Based on current data, Havre de Grace receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Havre de Grace offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Havre de Grace is $106,798, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Havre de Grace among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Havre de Grace is $348,800, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,314 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Havre de Grace is below the national average at 250 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,261 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Havre de Grace experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| 62% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $106,798 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,733 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,318 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,308 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,155 |
| County GDP | $17,906M |
| Restaurants | 447 |
| Healthcare | 665 |
| Retail | 664 |
| Manufacturing | 123 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,446 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.27% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |
| Census Median | $348,800 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $398,315 |
| Median List Price | $389,990 |
| Median List Price | $389,990 |
| $/Sq Ft | $181 |
| Homes Sold | 29 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.6% |
| Price Drops | 20.3% |
| Inventory | 64 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,314 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,446 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.27% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,205/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 665 |
| Total Violent | 249.5/100K |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 14.7/100K |
| Robbery | 80.7/100K |
| Assault | 154.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,260.6/100K |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 389.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,820.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 51.4/100K |
| Arson | 36.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.3 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,501/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5466°N, 76.1136°W |
| County FIPS | 24025 |
Winner: Republican by 13.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,501/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 665 |
| Restaurants | 447 |
| Retail Stores | 664 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |