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Anne Arundel County
  • County in Maryland
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Anne Arundel County

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B
    2. Housing
      grade B
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A
    5. Diversity
      grade A minus
    6. Jobs
      grade B+
    7. Weather
      grade B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade B minus

    Anne Arundel County is located in Maryland with a population of 584,064. Anne Arundel County is one of the best places to live in Maryland. In Anne Arundel County, most residents own their homes. In Anne Arundel County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Anne Arundel County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Anne Arundel County are above average.

    About

    Population
    584,064

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $380,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,764
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      343.5
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      17.7
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      37.9
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      159.1
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      330.8
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,924.4
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      101
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      national  11%

    Working in Anne Arundel County

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $108,048
    National
    $69,021

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