Howard County
- County in Maryland
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Howard County
- grade A+Overall Grade
- County in Maryland
- Rating 4.02 out of 5 121 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Housinggrade A minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade A
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade C+
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Median Home Value
$483,200
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,790
National
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Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- AssaultNo data availablenational 282.7
- MurderNo data availablenational 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- RobberyNo data availablenational 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- BurglaryNo data availablenational 500.1
- TheftNo data availablenational 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle TheftNo data availablenational 284
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Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$129,549
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Howard County
- grade A+
Marriotts Ridge High School
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 322 reviews
- grade A+
River Hill High School
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 350 reviews
- grade A+
Centennial High School
- Rating 3.66 out of 5 365 reviews
- grade A+
Mount Hebron High School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 472 reviews
- grade A+
Atholton High School
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 459 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Howard County
- grade A+
Glenelg Country School
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 68 reviews
- grade A
Chapelgate Christian Academy
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 98 reviews
- grade B+
Mount Airy Christian Academy
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 47 reviews
- grade A+
St. John's Parish Day School
- Rating 5 out of 5 24 reviews
- grade A
Trinity School
- Rating 4.86 out of 5 7 reviews
Top Places to Live in Howard County
Howard County Reviews
Rating 4.02 out of 5 121 reviews
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Having one of the best schools in the state, Howard county is more expensive than other counties, however, that’s one of the selling points of this county. I would not consider moving out to any other county! Even going to different counties I always notice how different the vibe is, and overall how different the people are from Howard county residents. It feels safe here, even in the relatively shadier places I still know I’m safe. The police are highly active and alert, ready to go at any moment. Overall, this is definitely the best place for a family to live in, and that’s coming from someone who is not from this country!
Howard county is very large and known for its large colleges and universities such as Howard Community College and Johns Hopkins University, ranking #1 in Medical Schools in the country. The Columbia area is a very developed neighborhood that is very quiet and serene; however the night life is very low.
Outstanding public school system, lots of opportunities for community service and college preparation. Very diverse as well. However, Howard County has a reputation for its competitiveness and putting too much pressure on students. The great academics do come at a cost.