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Maryland County Statistics
Compare descriptive county-level score ranges, density, solar, broadband, and research confidence across all 24 Maryland county records.
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State distributions
Where Maryland County Values Fall
Percentiles describe the current county dataset without implying that the highest or lowest value is the best fit for a particular buyer.
| Measurement | Unit | Minimum | 25th percentile | Median | Average | 75th percentile | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Score | 0-100 | 33 | 49 | 54 | 50 | 55 | 67 |
| Housing Freedom Index | 0-100 | 45 | 55 | 58 | 55 | 58 | 66 |
| Off-Grid Freedom Index | 0-100 | 42 | 52 | 56 | 56 | 61 | 73 |
| Homestead Freedom Index | 0-100 | 56 | 60 | 60 | 64 | 67 | 80 |
| Connectivity Index | 0-100 | 65 | 75 | 81 | 78 | 83 | 85 |
| Population Density | people / sq. mi. | 43.9 | 135.8 | 334.8 | 830.2 | 794.3 | 7,020.5 |
| Solar Potential | 1-10 | 2 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 5 | 5 |
| Broadband Availability | 1-10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8.6 | 9 | 10 |
Freedom Score distribution
County Records By Score Band
Band counts show the shape of the state dataset. They do not replace confidence labels or parcel-level research.
County measurements
All Maryland County Records
Counties are listed alphabetically. Open a profile for source notes, local research context, and the parcel questions that remain unresolved.
| County | Freedom | Housing | Off-grid | Homestead | Connectivity | Density / sq. mi. | Solar | Broadband | Confidence | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | 55 | 58 | 64 | 66 | 73 | 158.2 | 3/10 | 7/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Anne Arundel County | 38 | 45 | 48 | 60 | 83 | 1,451.8 | 5/10 | 10/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Baltimore city | 33 | 45 | 42 | 56 | 67 | 7,020.5 | 4/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 22 |
| Baltimore County | 36 | 45 | 50 | 64 | 75 | 1,424.7 | 4/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Calvert County | 54 | 58 | 56 | 60 | 82 | 445.3 | 5/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Caroline County | 55 | 58 | 59 | 65 | 71 | 107.2 | 5/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 21 |
| Carroll County | 54 | 58 | 54 | 60 | 81 | 395.7 | 4/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Cecil County | 54 | 58 | 54 | 60 | 82 | 307 | 4/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 21 |
| Charles County | 53 | 58 | 56 | 60 | 82 | 381.2 | 5/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Dorchester County | 58 | 58 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 61.3 | 5/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Frederick County | 52 | 58 | 52 | 60 | 81 | 453.4 | 3/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Garrett County | 57 | 58 | 68 | 73 | 67 | 43.9 | 2/10 | 7/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Harford County | 54 | 58 | 54 | 60 | 78 | 607.5 | 4/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Howard County | 35 | 45 | 46 | 60 | 85 | 1,354.7 | 4/10 | 10/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Kent County | 53 | 58 | 58 | 67 | 80 | 70.6 | 4/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Montgomery County | 37 | 45 | 44 | 60 | 84 | 2,203.1 | 3/10 | 10/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Prince George's County | 35 | 45 | 52 | 64 | 77 | 2,002.6 | 5/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Queen Anne's County | 55 | 58 | 61 | 67 | 84 | 144.4 | 5/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Somerset County | 67 | 66 | 69 | 80 | 65 | 78.9 | 5/10 | 7/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| St. Mary's County | 55 | 58 | 56 | 60 | 85 | 326.1 | 5/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Talbot County | 57 | 58 | 61 | 67 | 84 | 142.4 | 5/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Washington County | 53 | 58 | 52 | 60 | 76 | 343.5 | 3/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Wicomico County | 55 | 58 | 56 | 60 | 75 | 284 | 5/10 | 8/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
| Worcester County | 55 | 58 | 63 | 68 | 83 | 116 | 5/10 | 9/10 | Sourced discovery | 20 |
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Suggested citation: County Freedom Index, Maryland County Statistics, version county-summary-2026-08-04. County values are discovery signals and public context, not zoning decisions, appraisals, or parcel approvals.
Snapshot last reviewed: 2026-08-04.