Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Aberdeen, MD
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,633
Population
17,072
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Home of baseball royalty, with Baltimore at arm’s reach
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Aberdeen, MD sits at a crossroads where military heritage and small-city living come together along the upper Chesapeake Bay shoreline. Home to Aberdeen Proving Ground, one of the U.S. Army's oldest and most storied testing installations, the city has long been shaped by the presence of defense research and federal employment. That connection gives Aberdeen a steady, grounded energy that runs through its neighborhoods, its local economy, and the identity of the place itself.
Neighborhoods here range from quiet residential streets lined with single-family homes to newer developments closer to Route 40 and I-95, where growth has brought fresh housing options to the area. Renters can find a solid mix of townhome communities, garden-style apartment communities, and newer builds that offer more contemporary finishes. The housing landscape reflects a city that has grown steadily without losing its manageable scale.
Aberdeen is also the birthplace of baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr., and the Ripken name remains deeply woven into the community, from youth baseball facilities to the broader local pride the city carries. Harford Community College serves the region's educational needs, adding an academic presence that extends well beyond Aberdeen's city limits. For those seeking a livable, affordable base with easy highway access to Baltimore and Philadelphia, Aberdeen delivers without the noise of a larger metro.
Explore the City
Rural landscape found just outside Aberdeen, MD.
Shop with a cause at The Shoppe at Willow House. Proceeds support women in need.
Aberdeen, Maryland, is the childhood home of baseball's Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr.
Spring flowers bring pops of color to the yards in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen residents have easy access to public transportation.
Many Aberdeen subdivisions are built around community greenspaces.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,936
Average: $83,578
Education
4,072
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,668
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Aberdeen has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Aberdeen, MD is $1,636 for one bedroom, $1,786 for two bedrooms, and $2,351 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Aberdeen has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,636/month
884 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,513/month
1,452 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Aberdeen, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
463 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
463 Students
Halls Cross Roads Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
453 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
453 Students
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale
Public
Grades PK-5
503 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,082 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,082 Students
Restoration Alternative Academy Charter School
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,495 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,495 Students
Restoration Alternative Academy Charter School
Public
Grades 6-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
- Susquehanna State Park
- Anita C. Leight Estuary Center
- Elk Neck State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.