The Town FilesPylesville, Maryland
Community in Harford County · population 711 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $649,100
- Household income
- $173,171
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 38.6
Pylesville is a community of 711 people in Harford County, Maryland. The median home is worth $649,100, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Maryland towns, better for families than 92% of Maryland towns, quieter than 80% of Maryland towns.
How Pylesville 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 Pylesville is worth $649,100, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $173,171, which is more affordable than 57% of Maryland towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pylesville | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $649,100 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | — | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $173,171 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pylesville
| People | Pylesville | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 2.4% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 33.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 11.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Pylesville
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
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pylesville since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on April 22, 2023 about 9.6 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 27 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 Pylesville itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Pylesville
3 public schools with 2,432 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Harford High | 9-12 | 1,161 | 15.9 |
| North Harford Middle | 6-8 | 867 | 14.5 |
| North Harford Elementary | PK-5 | 404 | 16.2 |
Towns near Pylesville
- Delta, PA4.2 mi · 707 people · home $219,100
- Susquehanna Trails, PA5.0 mi · 2,179 people · home $214,100
- Peach Bottom, PA5.2 mi · 4,966 people · home $271,700
- Fawn, PA6.3 mi · 3,012 people · home $302,500
- Jarrettsville, MD7.5 mi · 2,888 people · home $476,800
- Lower Chanceford, PA8.6 mi · 3,031 people · home $255,400
- Bel Air North, MD9.3 mi · 31,841 people · home $446,500
- Hopewell, PA9.6 mi · 5,271 people · home $329,800
Pylesville questions
Is Pylesville, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pylesville scores better for retirees than 55% of Maryland towns and quieter than 80%. 2.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Pylesville?
The median owner-occupied home in Pylesville is valued at $649,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $173,171, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Pylesville?
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 Pylesville get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pylesville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on April 22, 2023. 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)