Howard County Public Schools, MD
Living in Howard County PS
Bikeability
33
Walkability
24
Commute
27
Public Transit
46
Affordability
11
Public Safety
74
Airports
92
Hospitals
29
Colleges
90
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
84
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
319k
Population
+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
$121k
Median 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
$456k
Median Home Value
-$500 (2010–19)
23%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k
Median 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 PS
United States45
Maryland43
Baltimore Metro Area76
Howard County27
Property Crime in Howard County PS
United States48
Maryland38
Baltimore Metro Area61
Howard County35
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 PS
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding53
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding16
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Howard County Public Schools, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Howard County Public Schools, 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 Public Schools, 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 Public Schools, 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
Airports
Airports near Howard County Public Schools, MD
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
28 miles, S
Washington Dulles International Airport
36 miles, SW
Hagerstown Regional Airport-Richard A Henson Field
53 miles, NW