What are the schools like in Darlington, MD?

Darlington is served primarily by Harford County Public Schools. The district operates 33 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Darlington?

The median household income in Darlington, MD is $141,964 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Darlington, MD?

Darlington has an average high temperature of 40.1°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.1 inches.

Darlington, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Darlington, MD affordable or expensive?

Darlington's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Darlington is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $410,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Darlington, MD?

Crime rate data for Darlington is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Darlington, MD a Good Place to Live?

Darlington is a small town of 478 in Maryland, with a median household income of $141,964 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Darlington stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Darlington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Darlington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.7

Darlington's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Darlington costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Darlington, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$410,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$141,964	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Darlington is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Darlington is served primarily by Harford County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Darlington, MD	National Avg
School District	Harford County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	33	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Darlington sees average highs of 40.1°F in January and 87.5°F in July, with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation and 18.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Darlington, MD
Average High — January	40.1°F
Average High — July	87.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.3"
Annual Snowfall	18.1"

Demographics

Metric	Darlington, MD	National Avg
Population	478	—
Median Age	53.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.2%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Port Deposit, MD 6 mi Havre de Grace, MD 8 mi Rising Sun, MD 9 mi Delta, PA 9 mi Perryville, MD 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Darlington

Darlington, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21034

Darlington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darlington, MD affordable or expensive?

Darlington's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Darlington roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $410,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Darlington, MD?

Crime data for Darlington is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Darlington?

Public schools in Darlington are operated by Harford County Public Schools. The district has 33 elementary, 9 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 40.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Darlington, MD a good place to live?

Darlington, MD has a population of 478, a median household income of $141,964, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Darlington?

Darlington averages 40.1°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches with about 18.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Darlington?

Darlington, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21034.

What is the population of Darlington?

The population of Darlington, Maryland is 478 with a median age of 53.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Darlington?

Key numbers for living in Darlington: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $410,600, median household income $141,964, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Darlington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.