Howard County is found in the state of Maryland. With a land mass of 253 square miles, Howard County is one of the smallest counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the top with 24,784 inhabitants. Howard County's population density of suburban makes it one of the most thickly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Columbia, with a population of 92,844.
Howard County is one of the most affluent regions in the state. The median income for Howard County residents is $74,810, putting the area in at the top of all counties in Maryland. As a reflection this, the average home price in Howard County is $199,937, well above the state average of $146,529.
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