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Elkridge

#6 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Baltimore Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Baltimore, MD
  • 64 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Elkridge is a suburb of Baltimore with a population of 19,367. Elkridge is in Howard County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Elkridge offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Elkridge there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Elkridge and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Elkridge are highly rated.
    About Elkridge...
    Population
    19,367

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $339,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,662
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Elkridge Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      7%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Elkridge

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $100,526
    National
    $55,322
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    Elkridge Reviews

    64 reviews
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    We moved to Elkridge from Towson and has been living here since 2000. We have the best neighbors in our block. It is convenient to 95/100, major highways. I worked several jobs in Baltimore City and it is an easy commute, with various options, including backroads when 95/295 are backup. We are close to so many restaurants, groceries (small and large chains: moms, Costco, TJ, Wegman’s, Wholefood) in Columbia/Ellicott City. Love it here.
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    Elkridge is a great place to live! There is so much to do! Places to visit and activities to complete are in an endless supply. You can visit a farm, go to the movies, or go to a skating rink. I have had a wonderful experience with the school system.
    The town is fairly small but has had recent construction. With many historic sites, the town has began to modernize with chain restaurants. There is a diverse population of all race and ages. With the new fire station, well-lit streets, and friendly people, it feels safe to walk around.