The Town FilesHoward County, Maryland
336,328 people. The median home is worth $597,900 (typical Maryland town: $412,300) and the median household earns $149,763.
Towns in Howard County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 104,681 | $497,400 | $131,490 | 39.4 |
| Ellicott City | 75,947 | $661,700 | $156,964 | 43.2 |
| Ilchester | 26,824 | $532,400 | $152,103 | 36.8 |
| North Laurel | 25,379 | $450,100 | $122,949 | 35.5 |
| Elkridge | 25,171 | $454,200 | $139,913 | 34.4 |
| Scaggsville | 9,217 | $668,500 | $207,220 | 44.0 |
| Savage | 7,542 | $424,300 | $116,895 | 37.1 |
| Fulton | 5,916 | $913,100 | $222,039 | 39.4 |
People and housing
| Howard County | Typical Maryland town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $597,900 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,099 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $149,763 | $108,677 |
| Median age | 39.8 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.5% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 7.1% |
Jobs and pay
173,483 jobs in 2024, average pay $86,951 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 911 storm events in Howard County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Howard County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| July 2, 2018 | Flood | DR-4376: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 16, 2016 | Flood | DR-4279: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).