Havre, MD

Havre de Grace, Maryland

Introduction to Havre De Grace, Maryland

Located in Harford county, Havre De Grace, Maryland, is 29 miles E of Towson, Maryland (center to center) and 32 miles NE of Baltimore, Maryland. The city has a population of 11,331 residents.

Havre De Grace History

Havre de Grace was originally a small village known as Harmer's Town. The village was frequented by General Lafayette, a French military officer of the Revolutionary War. It was because of him that the village was renamed Le Havre de Grace, after the seaport of Le Havre in France. In 1785, it was officially incorporated under the name Havre de Grace. From 1912-1950, it was known as 'The Graw' and developed as a stopover for travelers.

Havre De Grace and nearby Attractions

• Susquehanna State Park
• Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
• Amstel House
• Elk Neck State Park
• Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
• Bulle Rock Golf Club

Things To Do In Havre De Grace

The area is home to a number of museums such as the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum, Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, and Steppingstone Museum, to name a few. The historic Amstel House is nearby. The Elk Neck State Park offers a number of recreational facilities such as camping, boating, fishing, and hiking. The golf courses in the area include the Bulle Rock Golf Club and Golf and Country Club of Swan Creek. The local celebrations of Celtic Festival, Duck Fair, and Seafood Festival, draw huge crowds from all the neighboring cities and towns.

Havre De Grace Transportation

The closest airport to the city is Baltimore-Washington International Airport.

Havre De Grace Higher Education

Higher education is available at Harford Community College, Wilmington College, and University of Delaware.

High Points

Havre strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Havre de Grace, MD

Comparing Havre to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Havre Almanac

Havre Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Havre Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Havre de Grace, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Havre Hospitals

HARFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
501 S UNION AVE
(443) 843-5000
Emergency Service: Yes

Havre High Schools (2004)

HAVRE DE GRACE HIGH
700 CONGRESS AVE
410-939-6600
Serves 686 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Havre Colleges

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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