USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Howard, Maryland Howard QR code


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41.9% of Howard County is eligible for a USDA home loan.


The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Howard county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 74.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 32.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 65% and the area covered by water is 0.54%. The overall influence score for Howard is 1.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Howard, Maryland with a blue border. Regions of Maryland that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Maryland. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Carroll is 35 kilometers to the north, Baltimore is 33 kilometers to the north east and Montgomery is 26 kilometers to the south west.

Select from the above list of cities in Howard County. Cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties are highlighted in the drop down list. Alternatively, use the search form to find your favorite counties, cities and zip codes in Maryland.


County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Howard, Maryland



Howard County is located in central Maryland and is part of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. According to the 2017 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, Howard County has a population of 312,510 people, making it the third most populous county in Maryland. The median household income is $114,014 and the median home value is $460,000.

Howard County is known for its diversity and strong sense of community. It has a large Asian population (18.8%) and a sizable African American population (14.2%). The majority of residents (62.3%) are white. The county also has a high percentage of college-educated adults (63.9%), with a significant portion having graduate or professional degrees (27.1%).

Howard County is a prosperous area with excellent schools, low unemployment, and low crime rates. The county has a variety of housing options, ranging from urban apartments to single-family homes in suburban communities. The cost of living is relatively high, but there are many amenities available to residents, including parks, trails, libraries, recreation centers, and shopping centers.


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Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Maryland USDA program details you can also contact:
All USDA Rural Development offices located in Maryland are currently in remote status Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments may be scheduled through various points of contact and with authorization from the State Director.

Maryland State Office
1221 College Park Drive, Suite 200 Dover, DE 19904
Main Line: (302) 857-3580 / Fax: (855) 389-2236
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