Moving to Perry Hall, MD: 2026 Living in Perry Hall Guide

Perry Hall is a family suburb in northeastern Baltimore County, named for a colonial mansion that still stands on a hill above the Gunpowder River Valley. Belair Road (US 1) is its main street, and newer neighborhoods fan out to the north and east through the Honeygo area. It is unincorporated, but it has a strong community identity. The Perry Hall Improvement Association, founded in 1945, is the oldest and largest civic group in northeastern Baltimore County.

Perry Hall suits families who want a newer house, a yard and good access to the Beltway and I-95 without paying Towson or Pikesville prices. Median household income is above the county and state figures, three out of four homes are owner-occupied, and White Marsh Mall and Gunpowder Falls State Park are both close by.

Planning a move to Perry Hall? Call our York & Maryland team at 717-844-5125 or get your price online.

Where Is Perry Hall, MD?

Perry Hall is a suburb northeast of Baltimore City in Baltimore County. The census area covers 7.0 square miles, all land. Belair Road (US 1) runs through the heart of it, and roads such as Honeygo Boulevard, Joppa Road, Ebenezer Road and Forge Road connect the neighborhoods. The Beltway (I-695) and I-95 are both close by for commuters.

Driving distances and typical times from Perry Hall, according to Distance-Cities:

Towson, MD: 10 miles, about 15 minutes via I-695
Baltimore, MD: 12 miles, about 25 minutes via US 1
York, PA: 52 miles, about 58 minutes via I-83
Washington, DC: 54 miles, about 1 hour 10 minutes
Philadelphia, PA: 91 miles, about 1 hour 39 minutes via I-95

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the region’s main commercial airport. Martin State Airport in Middle River, one of the largest general aviation airports in the country according to the Maryland Department of Commerce, is also on the east side of the county.

Perry Hall Population & Demographics

Perry Hall counted 29,409 residents at the 2020 Census, and the Census Bureau’s newest five-year estimate is 29,105. At the 2020 Census, 21.4% of residents were under 18 and about half of all households (50.9%) were married couples. It is a homeowner community: 76.5% of homes are owner-occupied, well above the county rate.

Measure	Perry Hall CDP	Baltimore County	Maryland
Population (2020 Census)	29,409	—	—
Population (ACS 2020–2024 estimate)	29,105	850,796	6,206,011
Median age	40.2	39.7	39.4
Median household income	$106,244	$91,768	$103,678
Per capita income	$51,056	$49,074	$52,979
Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+)	42.1%	42.3%	43.4%
Owner-occupied homes	76.5%	66.4%	67.6%
Land area	7.0 sq. mi.	—	—

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020–2024 five-year estimates via Census Reporter; 2020 Census figures and land area via Wikipedia. Dollar figures are in 2024 dollars.

Is Perry Hall Safe?

Because Perry Hall is unincorporated, the Baltimore County Police Department provides police service. Perry Hall falls in the White Marsh area, and the Precinct 9—White Marsh community relations council meets at the Perry Hall Family Worship Center on East Joppa Road. The precinct page lists recent incidents, and the county’s Public Safety Data Dashboard publishes monthly NIBRS crime data. Check the data for the specific streets you are considering and visit at different times of day before you commit.

Cost of Living in Perry Hall

Perry Hall costs more than neighboring Parkville but less than Towson or Pikesville. Most of what you pay for is space: more single-family homes, newer construction in the Honeygo area and bigger lots.

Home Prices

Redfin reports that the median sale price of a home in Perry Hall was about $365,000 over the three months ending August 2026, down 2.7% from a year earlier. The median price per square foot was $218, up 7.1%. Homes sold in a median of 21 days with about two offers each, and Redfin rates the market “very competitive.” Perry Hall recorded 87 home sales in August 2026, up from 81 a year earlier.

The Census Bureau puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Perry Hall at $349,600 (2020–2024). That is almost exactly the Baltimore County median of $349,300, below Maryland’s $419,900 and above the national $332,700.

Rent

Perry Hall’s median gross rent was $1,706 a month (2020–2024), right in line with Maryland’s $1,705 and above the county median of $1,627. Current listings run higher: Rent.com’s September 2026 averages were $1,885 for a one-bedroom and $2,037 for a two-bedroom, and 80% of the apartments it tracked rented for more than $2,100. Newer apartment and townhome communities make up much of that supply.

Best Neighborhoods in Perry Hall

Honeygo

Honeygo covers much of what used to be Perry Hall’s rural northeast. In 1994 the Perry Hall Improvement Association backed the Honeygo Plan, a blueprint for developing the area, and it became its own census-designated place in 2020 with 12,927 residents. It skews toward families: at the 2020 Census, 39.9% of households had children under 18 and 62.6% were married couples. Redfin’s Perry Hall Farms neighborhood, in Honeygo, had a median sale price of about $326,000 over the three months ending August 2026. Honeygo suits families who want newer homes near Honeygo Run Regional Park.

Belair Road and Central Perry Hall

The older core of Perry Hall grew up along Belair Road, which colonial-era maps labeled “Perry Hall Road” or “Gough’s Road” after the estate. Homes here are mostly established single-family houses on side streets off Belair Road, close to the Perry Hall library, shopping centers and restaurants. This area works well for buyers who want quick access to everyday errands and to I-695.

Germantown (North Perry Hall)

Germantown, also called North Perry Hall, was a separate community centered on the intersection of Belair Road and Forge Road. It is now part of Perry Hall. It fits people who like Perry Hall’s schools and parks but want to be on the north side of town, a little farther from the Beltway traffic.

Weather & Climate

Perry Hall has four real seasons. According to Weather Spark, temperatures typically range from 27°F to 86°F and are rarely below 15°F or above 93°F. The hot season runs from May 30 to September 16, and July is the warmest month, averaging a high of 86°F and a low of 70°F. The cold season lasts from December 1 to March 8, and January averages a low of 28°F and a high of 41°F.

The snowy period runs from about November 22 to March 25, and February is the snowiest month, averaging about 6.4 inches. Weather Spark rates the whole month of June and early August through late September as the best times for warm-weather activities.

For a move, June and September are hard to beat. If your only option is a summer weekend, book early; late June through August is the busiest stretch for families timing a move around the school year.

Things to Do in Perry Hall

Perry Hall Mansion

The Perry Hall Mansion, at 3930 Perry Hall Road, sits high on a hill above the Gunpowder River Valley. Baltimore County calls it the oldest standing home in the community and one of the last remaining colonial homes in the county. Construction began in the 1770s under iron-master Corbin Lee and was finished under Harry Dorsey Gough, who named it Perry Hall. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, and the county bought it in 2001. The Perry Hall Community Recreation Office runs programs and events there.

Honeygo Run Regional Park

Honeygo Run Regional Park serves Perry Hall and White Marsh. It has a 13,000-square-foot indoor recreation center, two lighted ball diamonds, three athletic fields, a lighted roller hockey court, an accessible playground renovated in 2025, two picnic pavilions, a trail system through the wooded areas and the Perry Paw Dog Park.

Perry Hall Park

Perry Hall Park, at 9650 Honeygo Boulevard, covers 25.8 acres with athletic fields, playgrounds and tennis courts. It is also the home of the Perry Hall recreation office, which is the place to sign kids up for local leagues.

Gunpowder Falls State Park

Gunpowder Falls State Park covers 15,088 acres in six separate areas of northeastern Baltimore County and western Harford County, with more than 120 miles of trails. The Central Area along the Big and Little Gunpowder Falls includes historic Jerusalem Mill Village. The Hammerman Area has a 1,500-foot swimming beach, picnic areas, fishing and an archery range.

White Marsh Mall

White Marsh Mall is a super-regional mall with more than 130 specialty shops in 1.2 million square feet, anchored by Macy’s, Boscov’s, JCPenney and Dave & Buster’s. It sits next to an IKEA and The Avenue at White Marsh, so most big household shopping trips after a move are a short drive away.

Where to Eat in Perry Hall

Double T Diner

The Perry Hall Double T Diner is at 9010 Belair Road. It serves pancakes, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and steaks from 7 a.m. every day, until 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 p.m. on weekends. It is an easy, no-dishes breakfast on the morning of a move.

Casa Mia’s

Casa Mia’s, at 8601 Honeygo Boulevard, opened in 1986 as a small carryout serving pizza, pasta and subs to the White Marsh area. It has since added a full-service restaurant, bar and liquor store, plus catering and party space.

Della Rose’s Perry Hall Pub

Della Rose’s Perry Hall Pub is at 5001 Honeygo Center Drive in the Honeygo area. It serves elevated bar food with weekly specials and is open from 11 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday and from 5 p.m. on Mondays.

Jobs & Economy

Most Perry Hall residents commute elsewhere in the county or into Baltimore. Baltimore County is the second-largest job center in Maryland, and its private-sector industries generate $50.5 billion in economic output, according to the Maryland Department of Commerce. The county is home to the Social Security Administration headquarters and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

The Department of Commerce’s 2023–2024 list of major employers is led by Amazon (9,000 employees) and MedStar Health (4,747), followed by Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Towson University, BD Life Sciences, UMBC and the Community College of Baltimore County. Closer to Perry Hall, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Rosedale is described as the third-largest hospital in Maryland, with more than 3,500 employees, and the east side of the county includes Middle River’s aerospace employers and Tradepoint Atlantic’s 3,000-acre redevelopment in Sparrows Point.

Schools in Perry Hall

Perry Hall is served by Baltimore County Public Schools, which enrolls 107,983 students in 108 elementary schools, 27 middle or combined schools, 21 high schools, three career and technology schools and one charter school, according to the Maryland Department of Commerce.

Elementary schools serving Perry Hall include Perry Hall, Gunpowder, Seven Oaks, Joppa View, Chapel Hill, Honeygo and Rossville elementaries. Perry Hall Middle School is the main middle school, and some students are zoned for Pine Grove Middle in Carney. Perry Hall High School opened in 1963 and moved into its current building in 1967. It enrolled 1,969 students in 2019–2020, and Wikipedia notes it has long been one of the most populated schools in the county system; and it serves surrounding communities such as Kingsville and Glen Arm. Perry Hall Christian School is a private option. Confirm the assigned schools for any address, since boundaries can change as new neighborhoods open.

For higher education, the Community College of Baltimore County’s Essex campus is on the east side of the county, and Towson University is about 10 miles away.

Perry Hall Quick Facts

County	Baltimore County
Status	Unincorporated community and census-designated place
ZIP codes	21128, 21234, 21236
Area codes	410, 443 and 667
Land area	7.0 square miles
Main roads	Belair Road (US 1), Honeygo Boulevard, Joppa Road, Ebenezer Road, Forge Road; I-695 and I-95 nearby
Nearest major airport	BWI Thurgood Marshall
Police	Baltimore County Police, Precinct 9—White Marsh
Civic association	Perry Hall Improvement Association (founded 1945)
Public schools	Baltimore County Public Schools

Moving to Perry Hall: Tips From Our Crew

Check HOA rules in newer communities. Many of the Honeygo-area townhome and single-family communities have homeowners associations. Some limit where a moving truck can park or how long it can stay. Read the rules before moving day so there are no surprises.
Avoid Belair Road at rush hour. Belair Road is Perry Hall’s main artery and gets busy with commuters and school traffic. A mid-morning start on a weekday usually goes smoothest.
Townhomes mean stairs. Newer townhomes in Perry Hall often have three levels with the main bedrooms on top. Tell us about stairs when you call so we send the right crew size and plan how big pieces come down.
Time it around the school year. Perry Hall is a family town, so late June through August is the busiest season for moves. If you need a summer date, book as early as you can.
Coming from Pennsylvania? It’s interstate. A move from York County down I-83 to Perry Hall crosses state lines. Use a mover registered for interstate work.
Plan a snow backup date. Snow is possible from late November through late March. For a winter move, set a backup day. We never charge a rescheduling fee.

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Perry Hall

How much do movers cost in Perry Hall, MD?

Every move is priced on the details: how much you have, stairs, packing, distance and the date. A townhome move within Perry Hall is priced very differently from a family home coming from Pennsylvania. Call 717-844-5125 for a free quote, and an owner will call you back within 15 minutes between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. You can also see what we do on our Perry Hall moving page.

Is Perry Hall the same as Nottingham or White Marsh?

Not exactly. Perry Hall is its own census-designated place, but its ZIP codes (21128, 21234 and 21236) are shared with nearby areas, and some businesses on Belair Road use a Nottingham mailing address. Honeygo, in Perry Hall’s northeast, became a separate census area in 2020.

Is Perry Hall a good place for families?

Many families think so. About 31.6% of households had children under 18 at the 2020 Census, most homes are owner-occupied, and the area has large county parks like Honeygo Run Regional Park and Perry Hall Park. Visit the schools and neighborhoods yourself to see what fits.

How far is Perry Hall from Baltimore?

Distance-Cities lists Baltimore as 12 miles from Perry Hall, about 25 minutes by car via Belair Road (US 1). I-695 and I-95 are also close for trips downtown or to BWI.

Can you store our things if our new house isn’t ready?

Yes. We offer storage between homes, which is common when a Honeygo-area new build closes later than expected. We can also pack, move and unpack for you.

Move to Perry Hall With A & M Friendly Movers

A & M Friendly Movers is a family-owned company, run by owners Matthew Treharn and Amber Hallaman since 2015. Every crew member is a background-checked, drug-tested W-2 employee, never a subcontractor. With our Owner’s Promise, you talk to an owner, not a call center. If anything is damaged, an owner calls you the same day, and claims are resolved in 60 to 90 days.

Our Perry Hall movers handle local moves, long-distance moves with a binding estimate, packing and unpacking, storage and piano and safe moving. See our 850+ Google reviews and other Maryland service areas, or call our York & Maryland team at 717-844-5125.

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Moving to Perry Hall, MD: Living in Perry Hall Guide