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Street, MD Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
$60/mo
$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1900/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Street is relatively stable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. The area is popular with families and commuters, and prices tend to be higher near the town center. Rentals are also available, but may be limited in certain areas.
Cost of Living
110
+10% above national average
105
95
105
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| <p>State 6% + County 0% + City 0%</p> | |
Maryland has a progressive state income tax, with rates ranging from 2% to 5.75%
Family & Relocation
55
7.5/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
The town has a limited public transit system, but it is relatively stroller-friendly, with accessible buses and sidewalks
- Plumtree Park
- Harford County Public Library
- Irvine Nature Center
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Household Budget Calculator
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📰 Live Local News
Residents are subject to Harford County zoning and land-use regulations, as well as local ordinances regarding noise, parking, and other issues
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Street — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Street tend to be higher in the winter, due to the need for heating, with average bills increasing by 20-30% from December to February. In contrast, summer utility bills are relatively lower, with average costs decreasing by 10-20% from June to August.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 21154 has a property tax millage rate of 1.15, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
8, due to the town's relatively flat terrain, accessible sidewalks, and stroller-friendly public transit system, as well as the presence of parks and playgrounds with amenities like swings and slides
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