The Town FilesJarrettsville, Maryland
Community in Harford County · population 2,888 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $476,800
- Household income
- $146,635
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 39.9
Jarrettsville is a community of 2,888 people in Harford County, Maryland. The median home is worth $476,800, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Maryland towns, better for families than 94% of Maryland towns, quieter than 90% of Maryland towns.
How Jarrettsville 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 Jarrettsville is worth $476,800, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $146,635, which is more affordable than 77% of Maryland towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jarrettsville | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $476,800 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | — | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $146,635 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jarrettsville
| People | Jarrettsville | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.6% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 37.6 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Jarrettsville
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 24.9°F. About 48.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.8 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jarrettsville since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 3, 2021 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 22, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 18, 1970.
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 Jarrettsville itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Jarrettsville
2 public schools with 924 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrettsville Elementary | K-5 | 476 | 15.4 |
| North Bend Elementary | PK-5 | 448 | 16.0 |
Towns near Jarrettsville
- Fallston, MD5.0 mi · 9,306 people · home $562,300
- Bel Air North, MD6.2 mi · 31,841 people · home $446,500
- Bel Air, MD8.1 mi · 10,661 people · home $318,400
- Pleasant Hills, MD9.0 mi · 3,998 people · home $532,900
- Kingsville, MD10.5 mi · 4,358 people · home $567,400
- Hopewell, PA10.6 mi · 5,271 people · home $329,800
- Fawn, PA10.8 mi · 3,012 people · home $302,500
- Bel Air South, MD10.8 mi · 57,648 people · home $405,900
Jarrettsville questions
Is Jarrettsville, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jarrettsville scores better for retirees than 94% of Maryland towns and quieter than 90%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in Jarrettsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Jarrettsville is valued at $476,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $146,635, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Jarrettsville?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.3 inches of precipitation a year and 28.8 inches of snow.
Does Jarrettsville get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jarrettsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 3, 2021. 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)