Harford County
- County in Maryland
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Harford County
- grade AOverall Grade
- County in Maryland
- Rating 3.53 out of 5 292 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade C
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Median Home Value
$315,200
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,355
National
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Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault218.1national 282.7
- Murder5.1national 6.1
- Rape33national 40.7
- Robbery101.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary245.9national 500.1
- Theft1,445.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft27.9national 284
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Working in Harford County
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$98,495
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Harford County
Top Private Schools Near Harford County
- grade A minus
The John Carroll School
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 205 reviews
- grade A minus
Grace Classical Academy
- Rating 5 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade B+
New Covenant Christian School
- Rating 4 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade B minus
Harford Christian School
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 23 reviews
- grade A
St. Joan of Arc School
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 18 reviews
Top Places to Live in Harford County
Harford County Reviews
Rating 3.53 out of 5 292 reviews
Ive experience a lot of different things since moving to this community racism, discrimination and racial profiling but I wouldn't won't to return to my pervious neighborhood due to the amount of crime. The crime in my new neighborhood has decreased significantly and its a much safe place to raise my two black sons. The police in this neighborhood has no problem abusing their power especially when it comes to little black children. So me and my boys stay home or close to home because we don't want to become another officer involved citizen.
For the most part, aesthetically pleasing. Easy access to Baltimore City and DC. Activism regarding pollution in the bay and Susquehanna River is prevalent. There is little racial diversity. The densest areas are still suburban and not too crowded. There are several magnet programs and public school bus transport to each of them. Students have many minimum wage opportunities. My high school in a "nicer" area is a 30 minute drive from noticeably underfunded schools (hygienic upkeep, school materials). HCPS teacher pay is unfair and teacher openings are frequent. New teachers often start the school year organizing curricula and students spend time navigating new teaching styles instead of focusing on learning.
I moved from Baltimore County to Darlington, in Harford County, 20 years ago because I enjoyed the open spaces and wildlife in Harford County. Sadly, Harford County government does not value the county’s rural roots. Since I’ve lived here, hundreds (maybe thousands) of acres have been destroyed and paved over to make room for homes and warehouses. Roads and schools are overcrowded. An argument could be made that this development profits the county through tax revenue. If this is the case, it has not trickled down to the residents. We pay for our own trash removal, pay for expensive satellite internet and have a volunteer fire department. Our property tax and county income tax is higher than surrounding counties. Public transportation is nonexistent and it’s dangerous to ride a bike on many roads.