The Town FilesHavre de Grace, Maryland
City in Harford County · population 14,807 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $392,900
- Household income
- $105,817
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 45.1
Havre de Grace is a city of 14,807 people in Harford County, Maryland. The median home is worth $392,900, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more seaside character than 82% of Maryland towns, better for cycling than 82% of Maryland towns, hipper than 77% of Maryland towns.
How Havre de Grace ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Havre de Grace is worth $392,900, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $105,817, which is more affordable than 57% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,416 a month. 71.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Havre de Grace | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $392,900 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,416 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $105,817 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.6% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Havre de Grace
| People | Havre de Grace | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.5% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 13.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.5% | — |
| Work from home | 21.1% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 28.0 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 94.3% |
Weather in Havre de Grace
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 25.3°F. About 47.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.3 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Havre de Grace since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 2, 2002 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 30, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on August 18, 2011.
Severe weather in Harford County since 1996
Harford County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Harford County
Harford County had 95,188 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,533 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Havre de Grace itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Havre de Grace
5 public schools with 3,053 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havre de Grace High | 9-12 | 870 | 18.1 |
| Havre de Grace Elementary | PK-5 | 603 | 15.9 |
| Havre de Grace Middle | 6-8 | 587 | 12.8 |
| Meadowvale Elementary | PK-5 | 544 | 16.0 |
| Roye-Williams Elementary | PK-5 | 449 | 12.1 |
Towns near Havre de Grace
- Perryville, MD3.2 mi · 4,391 people · home $295,200
- Aberdeen, MD3.9 mi · 16,254 people · home $261,400
- Riverside, MD8.2 mi · 7,021 people · home $246,100
- North East, MD10.1 mi · 4,085 people · home $292,300
- Abingdon, MD10.3 mi · 4,826 people · home $366,200
- Bel Air South, MD10.8 mi · 57,648 people · home $405,900
- Rising Sun, MD11.1 mi · 2,740 people · home $309,100
- Bel Air, MD12.4 mi · 10,661 people · home $318,400
Havre de Grace questions
Is Havre de Grace, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Havre de Grace scores better for retirees than 61% of Maryland towns and quieter than 55%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.1).
How much does a house cost in Havre de Grace?
The median owner-occupied home in Havre de Grace is valued at $392,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,817, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,416 a month.
What is the weather like in Havre de Grace?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.1 inches of precipitation a year and 20.3 inches of snow.
Does Havre de Grace get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Havre de Grace since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 2, 2002. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)