Living in Herald Harbor, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Herald Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Herald Harbor has 2,430 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $147,778 (43% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $598,600, the median rent is $2,481/month.
Herald Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 2,430
- Median age
- 44.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $147,778State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $598,600State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,481/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Herald Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Herald Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Herald Harbor the median home value is $598,600, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,481 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,338 a month in housing costs.
Herald Harbor median household income
The median household income in Herald Harbor is $147,778 and the income per person is $73,874. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Herald Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 996
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.47
Herald Harbor demographics
- Population
- 2,430
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 982
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Herald Harbor ›
Education in Herald Harbor
60.2% of adults 25 and older in Herald Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 23.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Herald Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Herald Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herald Harbor | 2,430 | $147,778 | $598,600 | $2,481 |
| Arden on the Severn | 1,761 | $125,484 | $478,700 | $2,139 |
| Crownsville | 1,756 | $201,550 | $997,700 | — |
| Severna Park | 40,228 | $169,953 | $647,200 | $1,699 |
| Arnold | 24,303 | $141,639 | $564,200 | $2,158 |
| Parole | 17,229 | $120,361 | $533,500 | $2,306 |
| Gambrills | 2,830 | $148,594 | $584,800 | $2,076 |
| Lake Shore | 18,249 | $130,689 | $473,600 | $1,806 |
| Crofton | 29,549 | $150,577 | $519,900 | $2,217 |
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What is the median household income in Herald Harbor, MD?
The median household income in Herald Harbor is $147,778, 43% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Herald Harbor?
The median home value in Herald Harbor is $598,600, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Herald Harbor?
The median gross rent in Herald Harbor is $2,481 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Herald Harbor, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Herald Harbor?
The median age in Herald Harbor is 44.3 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Herald Harbor?
The average commute to work in Herald Harbor is 28 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Herald Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Herald Harbor is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Herald Harbor?
60.2% of adults in Herald Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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