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Mix of Urban and Suburban , with a population size of –as of 2015

250,025 - # of households (2015) 93,358

www.harfordcountymd.gov/1564/Data-Demographics)

Harford County covers Harford County has a total area of 527 miles, 437 is land & 90 square miles of water. (https://en.wikipdia.org/wiki/Harford_County_Maryland

There are areas with immense sized homes as well as low income/poverty areas with small rundown homes and subsidized housing, also small areas of that are abandoned with graffiti on them.

The County borders between the rolling hills of the Piedmont Plateau, and the flatlands of the Atlantic coastal plain, and the Chesapeake bay. (https://en.wikipdia.org/wiki/Harford_County_Maryland

The County is rich in history

From Northern Harford County with rolling hills, farmland to more urban areas with malls, shopping centers and an abundance of restaurants

Employment opportunities  - from the local news paper , 2 hospitals, multiple health related employers( Rehab centers, nursing homes) Athletic clubs, to fast food restaurants

Small towns with quint shops

Plenty of housing on and close to water

Although some towns are spread out  - most areas have signs stating which town you are in

Lots of entertainment – Cal Ripken Iron Birds (Baseball Stadium)

7 golf courses

18 parks

Wineries

Access to the Marc train

Two Military (Army) bases – Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood Arsenal