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Havre De Grace, MD

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Havre De Grace, MD

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 43
Population14,857
Foreign Born1.9%
Population Density2,499people per mi²
Median Age46.9 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
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

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

117/100

17% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Havre De Grace, Maryland

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $21k$39k
Comfortable $68k$100k
Luxury $171k+$265k+
Elite (Top 5%) $201k+$312k+
Affordability Ratio

107%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean83%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
34
Positive
21
Poor
5
Negative
10

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

5.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

2.9mi

Airport

BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

40.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Bel Air, MD

14.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf4Nearest 2.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 5.4 mi
Marina5Nearest 0.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 21.4 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 1.6 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
$107k+12.4%
42% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.2M
86% above US avg
College Educated
41.3%
18% above US avg
WFH
17.5%
22% above US avg
Homeownership
71.8%
10% above US avg
Median Home
$349k
24% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 83% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
12.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+74.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+42.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.33 / 1k Residents61% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.26 / 1k Residents89% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+106.0%
Burglary
0.72 / 1k Residents56% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.18 / 1k Residents23% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.78 / 1k Residents75% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

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 Havre De Grace, 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
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and 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

Hardiness Zone7B~8°F min
Growing Season231 days297 frost-free
Annual Rainfall63.7"
Elevation43 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
Poor136 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,499/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak13 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 268 mi · coast 76 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$51.4M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T06:59:54.000Z

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