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Herald Harbor, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore city County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,507 Population 1,492/sq mi density
$139,877 Median Income $75,561 per capita
$562,900 Home Value $650,460 Zillow
$2,135 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
500 Violent Crime/100K 2,446 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$139,877 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$562,900 home value, $2,135/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
500 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Herald Harbor, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$139,877
86% above
$75,561 per capita
Home Value
$562,900
100% above
Zillow: $650,460
Median Rent
$2,135/mo
84% above
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
500/100K
32% above
2,446/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.1%
66% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
186%
Home Value
200%
Rent
184%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
166%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
132%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Herald Harbor a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.9% (47% 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.

Safety & Crime

Herald Harbor reports 500 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,446/100K.

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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,507
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,492/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$139,877
Per Capita$75,561
Unemployment1.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent500/100K
Property2,446/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death15,998/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.