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Aberdeen, MD

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 64
Population16,831
Foreign Born4.1%
Population Density2,418people per mi²
Median Age39.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

103/100

3% above national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Aberdeen, Maryland

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $21k$40k
Comfortable $46k$68k
Luxury $121k+$187k+
Elite (Top 5%) $142k+$220k+
Affordability Ratio

111%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean83%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
34
Poor
6
Negative
14

Groceries

8 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Hospital

7 within 20 miles

6.3mi

Airport

BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

35.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Aberdeen, MD

0.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf5Nearest 2.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 8.8 mi
Marina15Nearest 5.1 mi
Winery0Nearest 17 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 10 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$76k+2.0%
1% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$886k
35% above US avg
College Educated
25.6%
27% below US avg
WFH
6.9%
52% below US avg
Homeownership
64.3%
2% below US avg
Median Home
$239k
15% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
19.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+74.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+42.7%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents2% above state avg
Robbery
0.68 / 1k Residents19% below state avg
Aggravated Assault*
2.34 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+106.0%
Burglary*
1.64 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
13.30 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.95 / 1k Residents70% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+8Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Aberdeen, Maryland
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D+
Poor11.3% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (8% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season231 days294 frost-free
Annual Rainfall63.7"
Elevation144 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor141 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,418/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak11 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D
PoorInland Flooding, Heat Wave, Hurricane, Cold Wave, Earthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 269 mi · coast 77 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$51.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityBaltimore586k people are 28 mi away
Nearest Major AirportBWI35 mi away
Distance to State Capital41 miAnnapolis, MD
Nearest Prison25 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T04:01:32.000Z

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