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About Anne Arundel & Howard County

Anne Arundel County Real Estate and Demographics - Located east of Washington DC and South of Baltimore, Anne Arundel County (pronounced ann ah-RUN-del) offers many options in the way of employment, shopping, dining, and entertainment. There are many choices for home buyers in Anne Arundel County. There are more waterfront homes in Anne Arundel County than in any other county in the U.S. From townhouses and condominiums to waterfront homes, Anne Arundel County real estate offers a variety of of home styles, locations, and architecture.

Howard County was originally part of Anne Arundel County. It derives its name from John Eager Howard, the 5th governor of Maryland. Until the mid 20th century, Howard County was mainly a farming community. The development of Columbia, created new housing and business opportunites. The county remained a farming community into the mid 20th century. In the 1960's James Rouse began purchasing land for a planned community called Columbia. Long Reach was the first village to open in 1973. The plans were to have all types of housing including apartments and low income homes. Other villages followed Long Reach, but the goal for Columbia was maintained...integrate open space with dwelling space. Columbia has become a thriving suburb with housing and business opportunities.

Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County Real Estate and Demographics Located east of Washington DC and South of Baltimore, Anne Arundel County (pronounced ann ah-RUN-del) offers many options in the way of employment, shopping, dining, and entertainment. There are many choices for home buyers in Anne Arundel County. There are more waterfront homes in Anne Arundel County than in any other county in the U.S. From townhouses and condominiums to waterfront homes, Anne Arundel County real estate offers a variety of of home styles, locations, and architecture.

Anne Arundel County FACTS

Median Income
Average Income
Population
Land Area
Population Density
Population Growth Rate

$66,528
$83,428
506,700
415.9 Square Miles
1,218 Persons Per Square Mile
1.1% per year, past 5 years

Average Income Families with Children

Anne Arundel County
Annapolis
Arnold
Crownsville
Davidsonville
Gibson Island
Pasadena
Severna Park $83,428
$105,219
$ 98,606
$140,190
$100,549
$ 98,441
$ 96,714
$117,103

Anne Arundel County Heritage

Back in the 1950's the folks in Annapolis (the capital of Maryland) made the wise decision to maintain as many of the historical buildings in the city as possible. The goal was to keep the 17th century feel, and as a result Annapolis has the largest collection of 17th century real estate architecture in the country. You can stroll through downtown Annapolis and enjoy the museums, historic sites, shopping, dining, and views of the water.

Anne Arundel County is located on the Chesapeake Bay, and there are many water activities. Every fall a week is devoted to the sail boat show, and a week is devoted to the power boat show. All of the boats are in the water, and visitors to the shows can board the boats. Any time of the year, you can walk across the Eastport Bridge over Spa Creek. Hundreds of boats can be viewed from the bridge. The US Naval Academy adds to the rich maritime heritage of Annapolis.

Anne Arundel County Outdoor Recreation

Take a guided tour to learn about the charming areas in and around Anne Arundel County. There are many ways to explore the area such as sightseeing by boat, horse carriage, trolley or even a Segway! From exhilarating sailboat rentals to thrilling fishing and crab charters, there are many ways to get on the water in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.

There are bike trails, nature trails, and park nationally to enjoy in Anne Arundel County for those that love outdoor acitivities. We experience the four seasons, but our winters are relatively mild. Occasionally, we get several inches of snow, but most of the time, our snow lasts a day or two. Spring is lovely here. There are lots of Bradford pear trees, cherry trees, and azaleas. Even though there is humidity in the summer, being near the water usually means there are breezes to help counter the humid air. Fall is lovely in Anne Arundel County. The reflection on the water of the of the trees with their autumn foiliage is a beautiful sight.

Anne Arundel County Education and Community

Anne Arundel Community College is an integral part of our community. They are proud of their nationally recognized programs and innovative instruction. They offer credit programs that lead to an associate degree and areas of study that lead to a letter of recognition. Noncredit instruction provides career training, basic skills and an opportunity to enrich life through the pursuit of new interests.

Anne Arundel Medical Center is a two-campus, comprehensive care medical center serving a growing regional market. They provide acute inpatient and outpatient care on a non-profit basis to the residents of Anne Arundel County, Calvert and Prince George's counties and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. More than 5,500 babies are born each year at AAMC, ranking second in the state for the greatest number of births. At the AAMC Geaton and JoAnn DeCesarsis Cancer Institute, patients find a world-class environment as well as a warm, highly personalized and caring environment and a compassionate team of caregivers sensitive to the emotional and physical aspects of cancer. More than 1,000 joint replacements are performed each year at the AAMC Joint Center. A holiday tradition for families throughout the region, Lights on the Bay is at Sandy Point State Park on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay.

Howard County

History, Demographics, and Real Estate

Facts for Howard County

Median Income

Average Income

Population

Land Area

Population Density

Population Growth Rate

$101,672
$118,688
282,169
251 Square Miles
1069 people/Sq Miles
1.7% (5 year average)

Howard County is rich in history. John Smith was most likely the first white man to set foot in the area in 1608, however, the first settlers came in 1687. In the late 1700's Elk Ridge Landing was a transfer point for cargo carried by ships to and from England and the Far East. It was the largest colonial port north of Annapolis.

The Ellicott brothers came to the area in 1772 and they brought a considerable amount of change. They convinced farmers to plant wheat in place of tobacco and they built a flour mill to process the wheat. They are also credited with developing Ellicott Mills, a very large milling and manufacturing town. They build roads, briges, and a wharf in Baltimore. Andrew Ellicott surveyed the boundaries for the nation's capitol in Washington, DC.

Savage Mill opened in 1822 and manfactured textiles until 1947. The railroad came to Howard County in the 1830's. The Thomas Viaduct was built in 1835 to carry trains over the Patapsco River near Elkridge. The Bollman Truss Bridge allowed the railroad to service Savage Mill and today it is an historic landmark located behind Savage Mill.

The county remained a farming community into the mid 20th century. In the 1960's James Rouse began purchasing land for a planned community called Columbia. Long Reach was the first village to open in 1973. The plans were to have all types of housing including apartments and low income homes. Other villages followed Long Reach, but the goal for Columbia was maintained...integrate open space with dwelling space. Columbia has become a thriving suburb with housing and business opportunities.

Howard Community College has a mission to help anyone with an educational goal. That may be getting a 2 year degree or starting with a 2 year degree to transfer to a 4 year college. They serve members of the community in learning new careers, enhancing skills, and exporing interests. Their slogan is "You can get there from here".

Howard County General Hospital is a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Their mission, "Provide the highest quality care to improve the health of our entire community through innovation, collaboration, service excellence, diversity and a commitment to patient safety" is carried through in all that we do.