Living in Howard County, Maryland

Howard County is a county in Maryland with a population of around 313,414, part of the Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA metro area.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,196/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $586K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 44°F) and warm summers (highs around 81°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away.

Demographics

Howard County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a highly educated workforce (63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.