MY LADYS MANOR, HARFORD COUNTY, MD, 2008
Jarrettsville’s story
188 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 5 maps from 1901 on.
- 1838Jarrettsville is settled
JarrettsvilleMD
Photo: Yaoiloverr · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
2,560
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$547K
+3.6% in a year
Household income
$147K
median
Median age
39.9
years
Jobs based here
690
A commuter town
TownGrade
A−
#97 of 259 in MD
Is Jarrettsville a good place to live?
Plenty in its favour, and one clear drawback. Health is its strong suit: residents are healthier than 91% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. Overall, Jarrettsville earns an A−, which places it 97th of 259 in Maryland. On that grade it does better than 76% of U.S. towns. Add incomes to its strengths: the median household earns $147K. Homes run about $547K for a typical one, 5.5 times the Baltimore metro’s $99K median household income. The trade-off is walkability. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 77% of U.S. towns.
Figures: health, CDC PLACES · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · home values, Zillow.
What makes Jarrettsville stand out
Where Jarrettsville beats most towns.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Jarrettsville for work
Where Jarrettsville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
690jobs based in Jarrettsville
4%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Jarrettsville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Maryland), ordered by how far Jarrettsville is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 12% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →HealthUmd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center 8.7 miles awayAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7 of 20; 1.8% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Jobs & income690 jobs based hereA−Open →SchoolsBased on how pupils do in exams and testsBOpen →Cost of livingHomes are harder to afford than in most townsC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Jarrettsville: who provides what
Jarrettsville is unincorporated, so Harford County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerBaltimore Gas & Electric20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesHarford CountyHarford County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHarford County Board of ElectionsHarford County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Mar 2018
ZIP codes21084, 2105021084 87% · 21050 13%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jarrettsville.
HealthA
Jarrettsville’s grade for health is an A
Its widest gap with Maryland is food insecurity: 6.5% of its 2,275 adults worry about having enough food, against 15.4% statewide. Against the 3,001 U.S. towns with household incomes like Jarrettsville’s, it is healthier than 61%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
The share of adults in Jarrettsville who have diabetes is 10%, below both Maryland’s towns (12%) and U.S. towns (12%). 6.5% of adults worry about having enough food here. Of 32 CDC measures, Jarrettsville beats the Maryland average on 15 and trails it on 3.
91%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Jarrettsville | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 34% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 23% | 25% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 6.5% | 14% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
15 better14 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Jarrettsville | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 6.5% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 7.6% |
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
8.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
82nd
percentile among MD towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB
Jarrettsville’s schools rank ahead of 64% of Maryland districts
Its one school is below. Enrollment at Jarrettsville’s public school: 467 students.
64%of MD districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrettsville ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 467 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MD on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Top of a very low hazard risk in Jarrettsville: inland flooding
Households in Jarrettsville have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2003. Compared with 88% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage here is lower. FEMA puts nearly three fifths of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 9% to heat waves. One claim on flood insurance has been paid out locally since 2014.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesHurricanes
1
paid flood claims since 2014
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
With only 0.5 jobs per working resident, most people in Jarrettsville work out of town
The average commute for Jarrettsville comes to 38 minutes, against 32 minutes in Maryland’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Jarrettsville: 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Half the trips to work are shorter than 16 miles. The top destinations are Baltimore (14%), Bel Air (8%) and Towson (6%).
4%work in town
| Jarrettsville | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 38 minutes | 32 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $147,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.7% | 3.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Jarrettsville4%
Baltimore14%
Bel Air8%
Towson6%
Cockeysville5%
16 mi
median commute distance
690
jobs based in Jarrettsville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 23% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade C+
Jarrettsville stands out in Maryland and nationally, with more of its households who live in a home they own
Typical home values rose 3.6% in the year to September 2026.
$547KZillow home value
Typical home value
Jarrettsville$547K
Maryland$425K
+3.6%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Fewer adults under 35 in Jarrettsville than across Maryland
52% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 44% across Maryland. Adults 18 to 34 are 12% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 47% of residents (40% statewide). The share of residents in Jarrettsville who are 65 or older: 16%.
39.9median age · MD 39.4
| Jarrettsville | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 52% | 42% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 16% | 18% |
JarrettsvilleMarylandUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school17%
Some college21%
Associate’s6%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate24%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.6 points. Across Maryland, 51.3% of residents are women.
| Jarrettsville | MD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.5% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.9% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.3% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.3% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 21.9% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.2% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.8% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.5% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.6% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.6% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 16.7% | 23.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.4% | 17.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.8% | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27.1% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 24.4% | 20.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,600, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Jarrettsville: four seasons and pleasant summers
The range runs from 23° on a January night to 86° on a July afternoon, with about 29 inches of snow a winter.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–43°
Spring41–63°
Summer63–84°
Fall45–66°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsC
In Jarrettsville, 11.7% of the land is conserved
There are 0.1 miles of trail across 1 park or preserve. One park or preserve covers 18 acres in Jarrettsville.
11.7%conserved
11.7%
conserved · 645 of 5,514 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jarrettsville Recreation Complex | — | 18 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 335 attractions →M&T Bank Stadium and 60 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Jarrettsville. Close and well known come first.
24 mi Stadium & arenaM&T Bank Stadium
23 mi Stadium & arenaOriole Park at Camden Yards
24 mi MuseumNS Savannah
24 mi National MonumentFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine283K visitors a year
22 mi MuseumWalters Art Museum
23 mi Stadium & arenaCFG Bank ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
M&T Bank Stadium: United States Department of Defense Cherie Cullen, Public domain · Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0 · NS Savannah: Elton Lord/Atomic Energy Commission, Public domain · Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine: ScottyBoy900Q at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Walters Art Museum: Dylan k, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CFG Bank Arena: Don Woods, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jarrettsville
18pages on Jarrettsville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Jarrettsville
Harford Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Bel Air10.5 mi$4,032 in-state tuitionGoucher CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Baltimore14.7 mi$53,350 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Jarrettsville residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
About Jarrettsville
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
Jarrettsville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Harford County, Maryland, United States. The population was 2,888 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 8.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 669 ft
- ZIP code
- 21084
Questions about Jarrettsville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jarrettsville, MD a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Jarrettsville grades A− overall, better than 76% of U.S. towns and #97 of 259 in Maryland. It grades A for health and B for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Jarrettsville, MD expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Jarrettsville, MD known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Tom Galbreath and William Tipton.