The Town FilesAberdeen, Maryland
City in Harford County · population 16,254 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $261,400
- Household income
- $74,826
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 38.8
Aberdeen is a city of 16,254 people in Harford County, Maryland. The median home is worth $261,400, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more vibrant than 80% of Maryland towns, more seaside character than 79% of Maryland towns.
How Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen is worth $261,400, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $74,826, which is more affordable than 67% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,363 a month. 62.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Aberdeen | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,400 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,363 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $74,826 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.1% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Aberdeen
| People | Aberdeen | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 11.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 94.3% |
Weather in Aberdeen
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 20.8 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
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aberdeen since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 29, 1980 about 0.3 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 36 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 Aberdeen itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Aberdeen
8 public schools with 4,799 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen High | 9-12 | 1,465 | 15.1 |
| Aberdeen Middle | 6-8 | 1,058 | 12.2 |
| G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale | PK-5 | 516 | 13.9 |
| Bakerfield Elementary | PK-5 | 452 | 12.9 |
| Halls Cross Roads Elementary | PK-5 | 443 | 11.4 |
| Swan Creek School | 2-12 | 402 | 9.8 |
| Churchville Elementary | PK-5 | 376 | 15.7 |
| Center for Educational Opportunity | 6-12 | 87 | 4.8 |
Towns near Aberdeen
- Havre de Grace, MD3.9 mi · 14,807 people · home $392,900
- Riverside, MD4.4 mi · 7,021 people · home $246,100
- Abingdon, MD6.4 mi · 4,826 people · home $366,200
- Perryville, MD7.0 mi · 4,391 people · home $295,200
- Bel Air South, MD7.2 mi · 57,648 people · home $405,900
- Bel Air, MD9.2 mi · 10,661 people · home $318,400
- Edgewood, MD9.3 mi · 25,713 people · home $242,200
- Bel Air North, MD10.9 mi · 31,841 people · home $446,500
Aberdeen questions
Is Aberdeen, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Aberdeen scores better for retirees than 35% of Maryland towns and quieter than 39%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Aberdeen?
The median owner-occupied home in Aberdeen is valued at $261,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,826, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,363 a month.
What is the weather like in Aberdeen?
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 20.8 inches of snow.
Does Aberdeen get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aberdeen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 29, 1980. 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)