Living in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Anne Arundel County is a county in Maryland with a population of around 564,195, part of the Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA metro area. The main communities are Annapolis, Highland Beach.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,252/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $472K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 44°F) and warm summers (highs around 79°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Anne Arundel County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a moderately educated workforce (42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.