EXPLORE THE FT. MEADE REGION
Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County is known as the "land of pleasant living." Nearly 500,000 residents call Anne Arundel County home. Superior quality of life on the Chesapeake Bay, rich heritage, and proximity to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. make the county a great place to live, work and raise a family.
County Web site: www.aacounty.org
Population
| Total Population | 516,860 |
| Age, Race, and Ethnicity | |
| Under 5 Years Old | 6.6% |
| Under 18 Years Old | 24.1% |
| 65 Years and Over | 10.8% |
| Median Age | 36.7 |
| White | 79.9% |
| Black/African-American | 15.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% |
| Household and Economic Indicators | |
| Median Household Income | $70,833 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 |
| Households with Children | 39.3% |
| Dwellings | |
| Owner-Occupied | 72% |
| Renter-Occuiped | 21% |
| Vacant | 7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
| Living below Poverty | 6.5% |
| Crime Risk | 0.67 x National Average |
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
www.aacps.org
5th Largest School System in Maryland
| FY-2008 Operating Budget Student Population (Approximate) Teacher/Student Ratio High Schools Middle Schools Elementary Schools |
$868,905,600 73,000 1:17 12 19 77 |
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Arnold, Md.
www.aacc.edu
ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE
Annapolis, Md.
www.stjohnscollege.edu
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MARC Train Service - Penn and Camden Lines (www.mtamaryland.com/services/marc/)
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Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Light Rail (www.mtamaryland.com/services/lightrail/)
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MTA and Annapolis Bus Service (www.mtamaryland.com/services/bus/)
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Baltimore/ Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (www.bwiairport.com/)
| Commuter Mode of Transportation | |
| Drive/Carpool | 91% |
| Public Transit | 3% |
| Walk/Bike/Other | 3% |
| Work at Home | 3% |
| Median Travel Time to Work | 23.9 minutes |
Anne Arundel County prides itself on diverse housing options: waterfront, suburban, and rural. There are also many "water-privileged properties" in which owners not located directly on the water have access to common areas along the water. The median purchase price for condominiums in 2005 was $244,000. Below are the 2005 median purchase prices for townhouses and single-family homes, separated according to the driving distance to Fort Meade.
Low End Price: $130,000
High End Price: $12,800,000
Average Price: $647,589
Median Real Estate Taxes: $2,204
Miles from Fort Meade: 10 or less |
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| Zip Code | Cities | Median Home Price (2008) |
| 20724 20794 21054 21060 21061 21076 21077 21090 21108 21113 21144 |
Laurel/ Maryland City/ Russett Jessup Gambrills Glen Burnie Glen Burnie Hanover Harmans Linthicum Heights/ Linthicum Millersville Odenton Severn |
$324,500 $309,950 $390,000 $240,525 $235,000 $331,500 $277,625 $280,000 $375,000 $319,000 $300,000 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 11-20 |
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| Zip Code | Cities | Median Home Price (2008) |
| 21032 | Crownsville | $540,000 |
| 21114 | Crofton | $340,000 |
| 21122 | Pasadena/ Lake Shore/ Millersville/ Riviera Beach | $300,000 |
| 21140 | Riva | $392,500 |
| 21146 | Severna Park | $467,500 |
| 21225 | Brooklyn/ Brooklyn Park | $210,450 |
| 21226 | Curtis Bay/ Orchard Beach | $267,000 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 21-30 |
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| Zip Code | Cities | Median Home Price (2008) |
| 20711 | Lothian | $515,000 |
| 20778 | West River | $377,250 |
| 21012 | Arnold | $332,000 |
| 21035 | Davidsonville | $665,000 |
| 21037 | Edgewater/ Beverley Beach/ Edgewater Beach | $360,000 |
| 21056 | Gibson Island | $1,862,500 |
| 21106 | Mayo | $638,500 |
| 21401 | Annapolis/ Cape Saint Claire | $405,000 |
| 21403 | Annapolis/ Eastport/ Highland Beach | $391,000 |
| 21405 | Annapolis/ Sherwood Forest | $1,550,000 |
| 21409 | Annapolis | $350,000 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 31-45 |
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| Zip Code | Cities | Median Home Price (2008) |
| 20733 | Churchton | $307,500 |
| 20751 | Deale | $318,500 |
| 20758 | Friendship | $492,500 |
| 20764 | Shady Side | $287,900 |
| 20779 | Tracy's Landing | $835,000 |
| 20714 | North Beach/ Rose Haven | $294,950 |
| SOURCES: The Washington Post, FedStats.gov, Anne Arundel County Web site, Anne Arundel County Public Schools' Web site, Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.dls.gov), and Google Maps. | ||
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