The Town FilesGarrison, Maryland
Community in Baltimore County · population 9,487 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $331,600
- Household income
- $102,423
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 42.9
Garrison is a community of 9,487 people in Baltimore County, Maryland. The median home is worth $331,600, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Maryland towns, hipper than 87% of Maryland towns, more upscale than 86% of Maryland towns.
- #1 in 25 Small Towns in Maryland With the Mildest Winters
- #12 in 25 Small Towns in Maryland With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #16 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Maryland
- #18 in The 18 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Maryland
- #22 in 25 Small Towns in Maryland With the Cheapest Homes
How Garrison 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 Garrison is worth $331,600, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $102,423, which is more affordable than 83% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,952 a month. 50.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Garrison | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $331,600 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,952 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $102,423 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 50.6% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Garrison
| People | Garrison | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.1% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.7% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.8% | — |
| Work from home | 19.6% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 94.3% |
Weather in Garrison
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 30.0°F. About 43.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.7 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 43 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Garrison since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 5, 2024 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 18, 1970.
Severe weather in Baltimore County since 1996
Baltimore County has been included in 24 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 |
| July 2, 2018 | Flood | DR-4376: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Baltimore County
Baltimore County had 374,470 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,051 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Garrison itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Towns near Garrison
- Owings Mills, MD2.1 mi · 35,674 people · home $361,000
- Pikesville, MD2.9 mi · 34,168 people · home $434,500
- Randallstown, MD3.4 mi · 33,655 people · home $327,200
- Milford Mill, MD3.9 mi · 30,622 people · home $273,600
- Lochearn, MD4.0 mi · 25,511 people · home $286,000
- Reisterstown, MD5.0 mi · 26,822 people · home $358,700
- Mays Chapel, MD5.7 mi · 12,224 people · home $464,800
- Woodlawn, MD6.7 mi · 39,986 people · home $294,200
Garrison questions
Is Garrison, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Garrison scores better for retirees than 66% of Maryland towns and quieter than 25%. 23.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Garrison?
The median owner-occupied home in Garrison is valued at $331,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,423, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,952 a month.
What is the weather like in Garrison?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 30.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.7 inches of precipitation a year and 26.7 inches of snow.
Does Garrison get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Garrison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 5, 2024. 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)