Howard County, MD
Living in Howard County
Bikeability33
Walkability24
Commute27
Public Transit46
Affordability11
Public Safety74
Airports92
Hospitals29
Colleges90
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
319kPopulation+39k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
63%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian18%
Black18%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate13%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree31%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$121kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more24%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts62%
Military1%
Sales and office17%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$456kMedian Home Value-$500 (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$373 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached23%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Howard County
United States45
Maryland43
Property Crime in Howard County
United States48
Maryland38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Howard County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding53
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Howard County, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Howard County, MD
Glenelg Country School
2 miles, W
Brookfield Christian School
3 miles, S
Columbia Montessori School
3 miles, SE
St Louis School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Howard County, MD
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
11 miles, E
Ner Israel Rabbinical College
13 miles, NE
Women's Institute of Torah Seminary
14 miles, NE
Capitol Technology University
15 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Howard County, MD
Howard County General Hospital
3 miles, SE
Springfield Hospital Center
10 miles, N
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
10 miles, SW
Northwest Hospital Center
11 miles, NE