City profile · Maryland · Census ACS 2023

Herald Harbor, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Herald Harbor - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,507
Residents
$139,877
Median income
$562,900
Median home
$1,857
Median rent (state)

Herald Harbor - the verdict

Herald Harbor ranks in the 92nd percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

92nd
percentile, household income
87th
percentile, home value
78th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Herald Harbor, MD

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 2,507 residents in Herald Harbor, a small town within Maryland. Median household income here is $139,877 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 0.0%. Typical homes in Herald Harbor are valued around $562,900, and the median resident age is 43.0 years. About 56.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 71.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Maryland scores 105.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,857 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Maryland run around $255, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 81.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

2,507 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$139,877 /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Herald Harbor compare to other US cities?

Herald Harbor measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 92% higher than other cities
Home value 87% pricier than other cities
Median rent 78% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Herald Harbor against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maryland only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maryland-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Herald Harbor near the bottom of Maryland's cities

Among the 479 Maryland cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Herald Harbor ranks #365 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Herald Harbor only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#100 of 445
78th percentile in Maryland
Median Gross Rent
#180 of 479
38th percentile in Maryland
Median Home Value
#75 of 450
83rd percentile in Maryland
Poverty Rate
#365 of 479
0th percentile in Maryland
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#82 of 479
83rd percentile in Maryland

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maryland only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

92ndIncome percentile

92nd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Herald Harbor's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$562,900 13th percentile more affordable than 13% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Herald Harbor $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Herald Harbor, MD Herald Harbor, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Herald Harbor, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Herald Harbor, MD median $139,877/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Herald Harbor, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Herald Harbor, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 56.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 71.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,507
Median Income
$139,877
Median Home Value
$562,900
Median Age
43.0
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
71.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
56.1%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
76.3%
Carpool
4.3%
Public Transit
0.9%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
18.4%

Based on 1,407 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Herald Harbor sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,857/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
81.9 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Croom
2,519 people
Owings
2,475 people
Snow Hill
2,545 people
Crisfield
2,468 people
Myersville
2,464 people
Greensboro
2,563 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Herald Harbor's 2,507 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Penndel, PA
2,507 people
Sumiton, AL
2,506 people
Clinton, AR
2,506 people
Lavonia, GA
2,508 people
Carthage, IL
2,508 people
Munsons Corners, NY
2,506 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Herald Harbor's $139,877 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Baldwin, NY
$139,840 median income
Laurel Hill, VA
$139,803 median income
Lake Zurich, IL
$139,959 median income
Westlake, FL
$140,000 median income
Wynnedale, IN
$140,000 median income
Freedom, CA
$139,722 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Herald Harbor, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Herald Harbor, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 80.5% 14.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.6% White 80.5% Black or African American 3.4% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.9% Two or more races 14.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Herald Harbor compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Herald Harbor (this city) 2,507 $139,877
Croom 2,519 $176,758
Owings 2,475 $171,194
Snow Hill 2,545 $49,583
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Herald Harbor, MD?

What is the population of Herald Harbor, MD? +

2,507 people live in Herald Harbor, MD according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Herald Harbor, MD? +

Median annual household income in Herald Harbor runs $139,877, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Herald Harbor? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Herald Harbor; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Herald Harbor, MD? +

A typical home in Herald Harbor is worth $562,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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