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Anne Arundel County
  • County in Maryland

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Housing
    grade B minus
  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 C+

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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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Anne Arundel County Rankings

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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%

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