ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
FACTS AND FIGURES AT A GLANCE
County Executive, John R Leopold
Community
Over 500,000 residents call Anne Arundel County home. Our superior quality of life on the Chesapeake Bay, our rich heritage, and our proximity to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. attract residents to our County. Anne Arundel County offers lifestyle options to suit the needs of our diverse community, including: urban, suburban, rural and mixed-use.
Rural
Anne Arundel County covers approximately 267,230 land acres. Thirty percent (30%) or 80,169 acres are currently zoned agricultural. Large and small enclaves of agricultural lands are located in the southwest portion of the county. Although the amount of farmland in the county has continued to decline, the county has recently revised its farm and woodland preservation program in order to encourage agricultural activity and preservation of farmland. Currently there are approximately 9,400 acres under permanent protective easement through the county's local program. In addition, Anne Arundel County has zoned approximately 33,000 acres as open space, primarily consisting of county parkland or wetlands area, while the state and federal governments own approximately 12,000 acres.
The county´s Comprehensive Plan and Land Preservation and Recreation Plan recommend the creation of greenways throughout the county, especially as alternative transportation routes between growth areas and connectors between trail systems. The county has the framework for an excellent greenways network. The county manages approximately 42 miles of bicycle and nature trails. The Baltimore & Annapolis Trail provides a 13.3-mile long, 66-foot wide greenway extending south from Glen Burnie to Annapolis. The Patuxent River watershed and the Patapsco River Valley are two of the county´s most sensitive greenways.
Urban
Anne Arundel County has everything you need to experience and live an urban lifestyle. From Mixed-Use developments, to historic Annapolis with its restored buildings, upscale town homes and modern condos.
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Park Place
Annapolis Towne Center at Parole
Acton´s Landing
The Villages at Odenton Station
Odenton Town Center
Waterfront
With over 534 miles of coastline, Anne Arundel County is one of the first places considered by regional home buyers when they decide to buy a waterfront home.
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Waterfront Homes
Waterfront Estates
There are many inlets, coves, bays and creeks that are tributaries to the major rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, offering thousands of waterfront lots and small homes, many with piers and private docks. Whether you are looking for a weekend retreat or a vacation home that you never have to leave, Anne Arundel County has waterfront property to suit your needs. The waterways offer access to watersports, natural beauty and tranquil retreats right in your own back yard.
Active Adult Communities
The senior housing option that has been gaining popularity amongst developers is age-restricted, active adult developments. Active adult communities have individual housing units for sale and usually offer maintenance free living to financially secure, healthy adults ages 55 and older. A wide range of amenities are offered. Ranging from the "no frills" to developments featuring lavish recreational facilities, these developments can fit individual lifestyle needs. Anne Arundel County has a number of premiere retirement oriented and 55 and older communities that can benefit residents approaching and beyond retirement. The Maryland Association of Realtors is a great resource for information on these communities.
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Active Adult Homes
Education
The Anne Arundel County Public School system provides a challenging and rewarding educational experience for every child.
Anne Arundel County has ready access to the cultural and education alopportunities offered by the cities of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and is home to the state capitol, Annapolis, which has a rich, historical past. This rich history is closely linked to its location on the magnificent Chesapeake Bay which affords many opporunities for exploration of the natural world.
The AACPS school system is the 5th largest in Maryland, and among the 50 largest school systems in the country. AACPS boasts 8 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, and 11 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, exemplifying the administration and community´s commitment for educational excellence.
In addition to the excellent public education that the county offers, Anne Arundel County is also home to a number of private schools. This diversity of educational opportunities gives residence of the county great options when making crucial educational choices.
Recreation & Leisure
History, Music, The Arts. Anne Arundel County Has It all.
With over 534 miles of coastline, Anne Arundel County is known for boating, fishing, crabbing, water skiing, sailing and swimming. But that's just the beginning. For nature lovers, there are two state parks, over 70 county parks, and several nature preserves. We also have numerous greenways, including the 13-mile Baltimore and Annapolis Trail where walkers, runners, bicyclists and equestrians pass sunny mornings and afternoons. The wide variety of recreational programs in the County appeal to all ages; from dance, gymnastics, and fine arts to fitness, fun camps, and wilderness challenges for youth and teens. With Ravens football and Orioles baseball home games a short drive away, you can be sure to be part of the action when these championship teams compete. And on the first Sunday in May you can participate in the annual Bay Bridge Walk, where thousands of residents participate in a 4-mile hike across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
The highly acclaimed Annapolis Symphony performs throughout the year at its home in Maryland Hall. Leading jazz artists appear regularly in downtown Annapolis and in venues throughout the county. And outdoor country concerts during summer months feature some of the industrie's finest. In addition, there are countless museums, theatres and galleries in the county. Sneak a peak at the National Cryptologic Museum, a collection of exhibits highlighting the history of espionage and code breaking at the National Security Agency. Or tour the beautifully maintained historical homes and cobblestone streets of Annapolis. There you can visit the Maryland State House where General George Washington resigned his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in December of 1783 and where Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe presided over the Continental Congress from 1783 to 1784.
As we said, it´s like being on vacation and never having to go home.
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Seasonal events and Activities
Boating in Anne Arundel County
Cultural Arts Foundation of Anne Arundel County
Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference & Visitors Bureau
Annapolis Chorale
Annapolis Opera
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
Art in Annapolis
The Ballet Theater Maryland
Chesapeake Arts Center
Historic Annapolis Foundation
Maryland Ballet Theatre
Maryland Hall
Tourism
With over 500 miles of magnificent shoreline, Anne Arundel County is the perfect vacation destination. Enjoy historic Annapolis, take a cruise on the Chesapeake Bay, explore our waterside towns or take in the many museums sprinkled throughout Anne Arundel County. We invite you to visit. Once you have, you won´t want to leave!
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Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau
Annapolis, an 18th-century seaport town
Home of the U.S. Naval Academy
Four Rivers Heritage Area
Historic Annapolis Foundation
Healthcare
Anne Arundel County is home to cutting-edge healthcare facilities that are responsive to the growing needs of our community. Through innovative design and coordination of services, our healthcare system is second to none.
Anne Arundel Medical Center
2001 Medical Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401-3030
443-481-1000
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
301 Hospital Drive
Glen Burnie, MD 21061-5899
410-787-4000
(University of Maryland Medical System)
Maryland Department of Health
Maryland Health Care Commission
Maryland Hospital Association
Facts & Figures
Major Demographics for Anne Arundel County
Population (estimated 2007)
Total Population
518,932
Number of Households
195,534
Average Household Size
2.57
Median Age
38.0
Male Population
49.9%
Female Population
50.1%
Income (estimated 2007)
Median Household Income
$75,409
Average Household Income
$93,057
Per Capita Personal Income (BEA 2006)
$48,580
Employment
Jobs in County (2006 BEA)
354,154
Civilian Labor Force (DLLR 2007 Annual Average)
280,078
Unemployment (DLLR)
3.0% (April 2008)
Housing (estimated 2007)
Total Housing Units
204,109
Owner-Occupied
148,927
Renter-Occupied
46,607
Vacant Housing Units
8,575
Economic Indicators
The quarterly Economic Indicators publication provides information on Anne Arundel County permitting activity, housing costs, tourism, commercial vacancy rates, unemployment statistics, payroll data and yearly commercial and residential property tax base data.
Top Employers
The Top 10 Private and Public Sector Employers in Anne Arundel County
Government Employers
# Employees
Product or Service
Ft. George G. Meade
42,000
Dept. of Defense intelligence training; 80 tenant organizations including the National Security Agency, Defense Information Schools, EPA
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
14,041
County public education K-12 (employee number includes full-time, part-time & contractual employees)
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
10,659
Regional airport
State of Maryland
8,537
State government services
Anne Arundel County Government
4,326
Local government services
U.S. Naval Academy
2,052
Federal naval education facility
U.S. Coast Guard Yard & Tenant Command
1,200
U.S. Coast yard, industrial supply, logistics and operational support
Anne Arundel Community College
1,100
Public two-year college
US Postal Service
650
Incoming mail service
City of Annapolis Government
550
Government services
Private-Sector Employers
#Employees
Product or Service
Northrop Grumman
7,500
Headquarters, Electronic Systems Sector
Southwest Airlines
3,200
Airline, East coast flight center
Anne Arundel Health System
2,800
Hospital
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
2,544
Hospital
Computer Sciences Corp.
1,829
Information technology services
Arinc
1,300
Headquarters, aircraft and avionics telecommunication systems
Booz Allen Hamilton
1,100
Information assurance, information operations, signals intelligence solutions
Allegis Group
1,006
IT and engineering placement group
Verizon Communications MD
844
Telecommunications services
Lockheed Martin
775
Engineering services
New, Expanding & Relocating Businesses
The New, Expanding and Relocating Company publication lists new and expanding companies in Anne Arundel County. If you would like to be added to the bi-monthly distribution listing, please contact info@aaedc.org
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