The Town FilesLochearn, Maryland
Community in Baltimore County · population 25,511 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $286,000
- Household income
- $74,707
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 38.8
Lochearn is a community of 25,511 people in Baltimore County, Maryland. The median home is worth $286,000, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Maryland towns, more walkable than 83% of Maryland towns, hipper than 81% of Maryland towns.
How Lochearn 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 Lochearn is worth $286,000, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $74,707, which is more affordable than 52% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,460 a month. 64.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lochearn | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,000 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,460 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $74,707 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.9% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Lochearn
| People | Lochearn | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 94.3% |
Weather in Lochearn
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 23.9 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
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lochearn since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 24, 2001 about 9.7 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 58 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 Lochearn itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Towns near Lochearn
- Milford Mill, MD2.3 mi · 30,622 people · home $273,600
- Woodlawn, MD3.1 mi · 39,986 people · home $294,200
- Pikesville, MD3.4 mi · 34,168 people · home $434,500
- Garrison, MD4.0 mi · 9,487 people · home $331,600
- Randallstown, MD4.3 mi · 33,655 people · home $327,200
- Owings Mills, MD5.5 mi · 35,674 people · home $361,000
- Catonsville, MD5.8 mi · 44,701 people · home $416,900
- Towson, MD6.7 mi · 59,553 people · home $469,000
Lochearn questions
Is Lochearn, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lochearn scores better for retirees than 16% of Maryland towns and quieter than 19%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Lochearn?
The median owner-occupied home in Lochearn is valued at $286,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,707, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,460 a month.
What is the weather like in Lochearn?
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 23.9 inches of snow.
Does Lochearn get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lochearn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 24, 2001. 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)