Howard County Public Schools, MD

Living in Howard County PS

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 24
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 46
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Affordability 11
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 90
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Schools 84
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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