Howard County Named 6th Wealthiest County In The U.S.

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — U.S. News & World Report's 15th Wealthiest Counties in the U.S. by median income has named Howard County as the wealthiest county in Maryland. It was the only Maryland jurisdiction to make this list and was ranked as the 6th wealthiest county in the U.S.

“By any measure, Howard County is the premier destination in our nation to live, work, play and grow for all. What makes Howard County exceptional is its people: We are the best educated workforce in the country; we innovate and we excel. People move here, raise families here and grow businesses here because of our remarkable quality of life, which is validated by every external ranking, such as the U.S. News & World Report list," Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said.

Ball said that the recognition for excellence didn't "happen by accident."

“It takes work and investment. Earlier this year, Howard County became one of only 49 out of 3,100 in the nation to receive an AAA rating from all three Wall Street credit rating agencies. The agencies applauded our stable financial operations and strong management, noting our comprehensive policies that have allowed us to weather several economic downturns. Despite recent challenges brought on by the pandemic and inflationary pressures, Howard County continues to experience economic growth and maintains a strong financial position, with solid reserves," he said.

U.S. News and World Report noted that Howard County ranked No. 18 in U.S. News’ 2022 Healthiest Communities rankings, and places 15th among urban communities with high-performing economies.