What do homes cost across Howard County?
| City | Population | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 105,871 | $480,300 |
| Ellicott City | 73,737 | $644,300 |
| Ilchester | 27,552 | $498,500 |
| Elkridge | 26,183 | $438,200 |
| North Laurel | 25,201 | $442,800 |
| Scaggsville | 10,441 | $629,800 |
What assistance is available in Howard County?
- MMP 1st Time Advantage 6000 — $6,000 loan for down payment and closing costs; deferred; state-level. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · Verified October 23, 2026
- MMP HomeStart — 0% interest, 30-year deferred loan equal to 6% of the MMP first-lien loan amount; deferred; state-level. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · Verified October 23, 2026
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- FHFA — 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values
- HUD — 2026 FHA Forward Mortgage Limits (county file)
- MMP 1st Time Advantage 6000
- MMP HomeStart
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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