At a Glance
Median Income
$139,877
$75,561 per capita
Home Value
$562,900
Zillow: $650,460
Median Rent
$2,135/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.1%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
9.5% smoking rate
How Herald Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herald Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Herald Harbor a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Herald Harbor residents earn a median household income of $139,877 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,561. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Herald Harbor is $562,900 , 100% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $650,460. Median rent is $2,135/month, with 27.6% 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 1986.
Education
56.1% of adults in Herald Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herald Harbor has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,507
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,492/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,877
Per Capita$75,561
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A
Home Value$562,900
Rent$2,135
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$650,460
Housing Units1,198
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation45 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.1%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Herald Harbor was built in 1986.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.