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Howard County
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Howard County is a lively suburban area in central Maryland, blending urban conveniences with scenic parks and historic towns. With its excellent schools, diverse neighborhoods, and proximity to both Baltimore and Washington D.C. the county offers a high quality of life for residents and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
34,860
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.25°, -76.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,325
Local Cost
$2,190
Local Income
$5,700
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-22.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1162 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GAI
Distance
22 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.
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