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Retirement community in Perry Hall, Maryland

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Perry Hall, Maryland Retirement Guide

established retirement community
64

Retirement Score

Perry Hall, Maryland at a Glance

Median Home Price
$311,200
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security exempt; pension exclusion available for qualifying retirees.
Avg January Low
28.9°F
Cost of Living Index
104.9 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
64 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Perry Hall, Maryland, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
104.9 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$103,061High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Perry Hall's cost of living is 4.900000000000006% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$311,200High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,545High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
77.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Perry Hall using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$674

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$757

Median home price used: $311,200

Median rent reference: $1,545 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
42.5 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Perry Hall scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security exempt; pension exclusion available for qualifying retirees.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Maryland has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
Avg January Low
Annual Precipitation
Sunny Days / Year

With 288 sunny days a year and an average January low of 28.9°F, Perry Hall offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
86.2 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
15.9 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
6 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
29,255High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
38.9High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
17.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
5.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
45.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
62.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
16.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
5.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
14.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Perry Hall

Is Perry Hall, Maryland a good place to retire?▾

Perry Hall, Maryland is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Perry Hall, Maryland for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 105, roughly 5% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $311,200.

Does Maryland tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Maryland residents: State income tax; Social Security exempt; pension exclusion available for qualifying retirees.

What is the climate like in Perry Hall, Maryland?▾

Perry Hall, Maryland has January average low around 29°F, July average high around 87°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Perry Hall, Maryland?▾

Perry Hall scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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