What are the schools like in Pylesville, MD?

Pylesville 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 Pylesville?

The median household income in Pylesville, MD is $160,142 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Pylesville, MD?

Pylesville has an average high temperature of 40.1°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Pylesville, MD affordable or expensive?

Pylesville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pylesville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $564,800 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

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

Is Pylesville, MD a Good Place to Live?

Pylesville is a small town of 780 in Maryland, with a median household income of $160,142 . Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Pylesville stands out for solid school ratings (B).

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

All Pylesville 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

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

Metric	Pylesville, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$564,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$160,142	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Pylesville 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	Pylesville, 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	31.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pylesville sees average highs of 40.1°F in January and 87.5°F in July, with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation and 28.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pylesville, MD
Average High — January	40.1°F
Average High — July	87.5°F
Annual Precipitation	47.9"
Annual Snowfall	28.8"

Demographics

Metric	Pylesville, MD	National Avg
Population	780	—
Median Age	28.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	47.4%	22.2%
65 and over	7.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Delta, PA 4 mi Fawn Grove, PA 5 mi Susquehanna Trails, PA 5 mi Jarrettsville, MD 7 mi Bel Air North, MD 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Pylesville

Pylesville, MD is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

21132 21160 21154

Pylesville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pylesville, MD affordable or expensive?

Pylesville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pylesville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $564,800 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Pylesville, MD?

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

What are the schools like in Pylesville?

Public schools in Pylesville 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. 31.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pylesville, MD a good place to live?

Pylesville, MD has a population of 780, a median household income of $160,142, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Pylesville?

Pylesville averages 40.1°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches with about 28.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pylesville?

Pylesville, MD is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 21132, 21160, 21154.

What is the population of Pylesville?

The population of Pylesville, Maryland is 780 with a median age of 28.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pylesville?

Key numbers for living in Pylesville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $564,800, median household income $160,142, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pylesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.