Howard County, MD
Land Market Insights and Pricing in Howard County, Maryland
On average, land listings in Howard County, MD have a lot size of 86 acres and are priced around $2,978,571. The median price per acre in Howard County, MD is $38,038.
Market Trends
Properties for Sale
127
Total Acreage for Sale
599 ac
Median Lot Size
38.2 ac
Average Lot Size
85.7 ac
Median List Price
$3,500,000
Average List Price
$2,978,571
Median Price Per Acre
$38,038 / ac
Total Price Reductions
2 properties
Median Days on Market
42 days
About Howard County, MD
Howard County, Maryland, offers a diverse landscape within its compact 253 square miles, featuring rolling hills characteristic of the Piedmont Plateau region. The county is bounded by the Patapsco and Patuxent Rivers, with extensive parkland along its borders. Land buyers will find a mix of forested, hilly terrain in the west, ideal for recreation and conservation, while the central and eastern parts offer more developed areas with residential, commercial, and agricultural potential. Columbia, a planned community of 100,000 residents, anchors the county alongside the historic seat of Ellicott City. Howard's affluence is reflected in its high median worker earnings of $75,131 and low 3.3% poverty rate, though property taxes at 1.18% slightly exceed the national average. With excellent highway access via I-95 and strong resilience to natural disasters, Howard County presents an attractive option for land investment in Maryland.
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