Havre de Grace

Havre de Grace — 'The Charm of the Chesapeake' — is a standout for buyers who want walkable, waterfront small-town living. It offers historic architecture, its own dedicated public schools (around 7/10), the Promenade along the Susquehanna, and strong tourism-supported dining, all for a population of roughly 14,600.

The median sale price in Havre de Grace is around $385,000, though homes with water views or direct waterfront frontage command significant premiums. See broader county price trends on our market updates page.

Havre de Grace has its own zoned schools within Harford County Public Schools: Havre de Grace Elementary, Havre de Grace Middle, and Havre de Grace High. Compare current ratings on GreatSchools for Havre de Grace.

Havre de Grace has its own municipal Havre de Grace Police Department, and the historic downtown and Promenade see steady foot traffic year-round, which many residents cite as a plus for safety. As anywhere, crime patterns vary — review current stats and walk the specific block before committing.

The drive from Havre de Grace to downtown Baltimore is about 50 minutes via I-95. Aberdeen Proving Ground is only 15 minutes south, and the MARC Perryville / Aberdeen stations offer a train option to Baltimore Penn Station and DC's Union Station.

Highlights include the waterfront Promenade, Concord Point Lighthouse, Tydings Memorial Park, the Maritime Museum, Susquehanna State Park, and a full slate of downtown dining and festivals like the Seafood Festival and Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival. See more on our Local Life guide and Parks & Trails page.

Havre de Grace is covered by ZIP code 21078.

Havre de Grace sits at moderate inventory (~2.1 months of supply) with homes going under contract in roughly 23 days at a median of $385,000. Waterfront and water-view inventory is much tighter and holds value especially well. See current market context on market updates.