Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Halethorpe
Halethorpe, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,179
Population
34,942
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Wooded, rural -- and close to Baltimore.
Green Space
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Wooded
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Small Town
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Great for Commuting
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River Access
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Parks
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Just five miles southwest of downtown Baltimore, Halethorpe offers tree-lined tranquility without sacrificing city access. Patapsco Valley State Park sits practically in your backyard, with hiking trails, campgrounds, and scenic Cascade Falls. The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, a mile away in neighboring Arbutus, adds steady cultural energy.
Commuters love the Halethorpe Rail Station on Southwestern Boulevard, plus easy I-95 and I-695 access—making Baltimore or Washington trips surprisingly painless.
The rental market stays refreshingly practical, from no-frills studios to spacious three-bedrooms, with townhome-style options scattered throughout. Heavy Seas Beer, the craft brewery born on Hollins Ferry Road, remains a local pride point and testament to Halethorpe’s quietly creative character.
Whether you’re exploring riverside trails or catching a quick train to Baltimore’s dining scene, this community delivers grounded, accessible living.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,422
Average: $93,621
Education
7,837
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,872
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Halethorpe has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Halethorpe, MD is $702 for a studio, $1,179 for one bedroom, $1,399 for two bedrooms, and $2,223 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Halethorpe has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,179/month
466 Sq Ft
House
$1,792/month
684 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,876/month
346 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Halethorpe, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
273 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Carroll Park
- B&O Railroad Museum
- Baltimore Rowing Center
- Banneker Planetarium
- Maryland Science Center
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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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.