Aberdeen Proving Ground, Baltimore, MD
Aberdeen Proving Ground — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Aberdeen Proving Ground, Baltimore, Maryland. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) licensing database.
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Aberdeen Proving Ground Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is a major U.S. Army installation located northeast of Baltimore in Harford County. It is not a traditional residential neighborhood but a large, active military base that serves as a center for research, testing, and evaluation.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing is primarily provided on-post for military personnel and their families, including government-owned quarters and privatized housing communities. Off-post, the surrounding towns of Aberdeen and Edgewood offer a mix of single-family homes and apartments, with real estate data specific to the base itself not typically published.
Schools & Education
Families living on-post are served by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), which operates elementary schools on the installation. Middle and high school students, along with those living off-post, attend highly-rated Harford County Public Schools.
Parks & Recreation
The installation itself offers extensive recreational facilities, including fitness centers, pools, sports fields, and outdoor recreation areas. The surrounding region provides access to the Chesapeake Bay, state parks, and the historic charm of towns like Havre de Grace.
Local Dining & Shopping
On-post amenities include commissaries, exchanges, and dining facilities. The adjacent city of Aberdeen and nearby Bel Air offer a wide variety of civilian restaurants, national retailers, and local shopping centers to serve the community.
Who Lives Here
The population is predominantly active-duty military, civilian Department of Defense employees, contractors, and their families. This is reflected in the community's high median household income, reported at $118,750, and its transient, service-oriented character.
Aberdeen Proving Ground Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $119K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 1.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 98.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 21005 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Baltimore
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-16