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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