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Fallston, 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 | $2000/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.18% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Fallston is competitive, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Prices have been steadily increasing over the past few years. Rentals are also available, but may be limited in certain areas
Cost of Living
108
+8% above national average
105
96
102
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.18% |
| <p>State 6% + no County or City tax</p> | |
Maryland has a progressive state income tax system, with rates ranging from 4.75% to 5.75%
Family & Relocation
55
7.2/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Public transit in Fallston is limited, but the area is relatively stroller-friendly, with wide sidewalks and accessible parks
- Plumtree Park
- Fallston Recreation Council
- Harford County Public Library
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📰 Live Local News
Fallston has zoning regulations and building codes in place to maintain the character of the community
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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📊 Fallston — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Fallston tend to be higher in the winter months due to heating costs, with average bills increasing by 20-30% from December to February. In the summer, cooling costs drive up electricity bills, with average increases of 10-20% from June to August
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 21047 has a property tax millage rate of 1.18, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 8/10: Fallston has wide sidewalks and accessible parks, but some areas lack elevators in public transit and have limited family infrastructure
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