The Town FilesJoppatowne, Maryland
Community in Harford County · population 13,425 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $342,300
- Household income
- $117,881
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 40.4
Joppatowne is a community of 13,425 people in Harford County, Maryland. The median home is worth $342,300, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Maryland towns, more seaside character than 84% of Maryland towns, more of a college town than 82% of Maryland towns.
How Joppatowne 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 Joppatowne is worth $342,300, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $117,881, which is more affordable than 91% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,729 a month. 81.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Joppatowne | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $342,300 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,729 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $117,881 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 81.8% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Joppatowne
| People | Joppatowne | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.0% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 33.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.3% | 94.3% |
Weather in Joppatowne
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 21.3 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
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Joppatowne since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 5, 1979 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 63 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 1, 2004.
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 Joppatowne itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Joppatowne
5 public schools with 3,111 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joppatowne High | 9-12 | 900 | 16.7 |
| Magnolia Middle | 6-8 | 724 | 11.3 |
| Magnolia Elementary | PK-5 | 527 | 11.0 |
| Joppatowne Elementary | PK-5 | 495 | 12.7 |
| Riverside Elementary | PK-5 | 465 | 13.7 |
Towns near Joppatowne
- Edgewood, MD3.0 mi · 25,713 people · home $242,200
- Honeygo, MD4.2 mi · 12,927 people · home $484,100
- Kingsville, MD4.8 mi · 4,358 people · home $567,400
- Pleasant Hills, MD5.3 mi · 3,998 people · home $532,900
- Abingdon, MD5.3 mi · 4,826 people · home $366,200
- White Marsh, MD6.2 mi · 10,287 people · home $369,200
- Middle River, MD6.7 mi · 33,203 people · home $271,700
- Bel Air South, MD6.7 mi · 57,648 people · home $405,900
Joppatowne questions
Is Joppatowne, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Joppatowne scores better for retirees than 47% of Maryland towns and quieter than 45%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Joppatowne?
The median owner-occupied home in Joppatowne is valued at $342,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $117,881, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,729 a month.
What is the weather like in Joppatowne?
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 21.3 inches of snow.
Does Joppatowne get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Joppatowne since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 5, 1979. 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)