Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Living in Annapolis Neck, MD

Among Anne Arundel County's 16 largest communities, Annapolis Neck has the highest home values ($739K), the highest rents ($2,489) and the second-most single-family houses (89% detached). With about 11,000 residents, it's Anne Arundel County's 16th-largest community. Below: prices, housing and getting around, and how Fred works here.

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Median home value: $739K; Census, 2020–2024
Median rent: $2,489*; per month
Own their home: 88%; of households
Avg. commute: 30 min; one way

At a glance

Homes, prices & getting around.

The median home in Annapolis Neck is valued at $739K, above the Anne Arundel County median of $468K — the highest of the 16 Anne Arundel County communities compared on this site. Median rent is $2,489 a month (county: $2,071).

Housing here is mostly single-family houses — 89% of homes are detached. Most homes are owner-occupied (88%, against 75% across Anne Arundel County). The typical home was built in 1981, about the same as the Anne Arundel County median of 1983.

Homes by type of building

Detached houses 89%
Townhouses 1%
2–9 unit buildings 6%
10+ unit buildings 2%

Residents: 10,973; 2020 Census
Homes: 4,870; 2020 Census
Typical home built: 1981; median year
Avg. commute: 30 min; one way
Transit commuters: 3%; of workers
Work from home: 24%; of workers
Price-to-rent: 25; Anne Arundel County: 19

Straight-line distance to major job centers

Fort Meade: 18 mi
Downtown Baltimore: 25 mi
Downtown D.C.: 29 mi
Bethesda / NIH: 33 mi
Tysons: 39 mi

As the crow flies from the community's Census center point; drive times vary with traffic — Fred can map your real commute.

Questions

Living in Annapolis Neck: common questions.

Is Annapolis Neck a city? What county is it in?

No — Annapolis Neck is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It has no city government of its own; Anne Arundel County provides local services, and the mailing-address “Annapolis Neck” area can be larger than the Census boundary.

What is the median home value in Annapolis Neck?

$739K, based on owners' own estimates in the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey, compared with $468K across Anne Arundel County. These figures trail today's prices — request a valuation or a current Annapolis Neck market report for recent sales.

Do more people rent or own in Annapolis Neck?

88% of households own their home and 12% rent (ACS 2020–2024), compared with 75% owners across Anne Arundel County. Fred can run the rent-versus-buy numbers for a specific Annapolis Neck home.

How far is Annapolis Neck from Baltimore and D.C.?

Annapolis Neck is about 25 miles from downtown Baltimore and about 29 miles from downtown D.C. in a straight line. The average one-way commute from here is 30 minutes.

Which schools serve Annapolis Neck?

Public schools are assigned by home address. Annapolis Neck is served by Anne Arundel County Public Schools; check the district's boundary tools for any specific address, and see school-level results on the Maryland Report Card.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Annapolis Neck?

A rough guide is the price-to-rent ratio — the median home value divided by a year of median rent. Here it's about 25 (Anne Arundel County: 19); the higher it is, the more renting tends to win on monthly cost. It's only a starting point — taxes, rates and how long you'll stay matter more. Fred runs the real numbers for specific homes.

Are there first-time buyer programs for Annapolis Neck?

Yes: Maryland Mortgage Program — the state's down-payment assistance and first-time buyer loans. Eligibility and limits change, so confirm with a participating lender — Fred can introduce one.

Is Annapolis Neck the same as Annapolis?

No. Annapolis Neck and Annapolis are separate communities in the Census Bureau's records — see the Annapolis page for its own numbers. Mailing addresses often cross these lines, so Fred checks the exact location of any home you're considering.

Can Fred help me buy or sell in Annapolis Neck?

Yes. Fred Mohseni is a Realtor® licensed in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. with The ONE Street Company at Samson Properties. Call (202) 704-5931 or send a note.

How Fred helps

Your Annapolis Neck real estate agent.

Whether you're buying, selling, investing or relocating in Annapolis Neck, you work directly with Fred — a Realtor® licensed in Maryland, Virginia and D.C., with an accountant's eye for the numbers.

Buying

Tours, offers and negotiation in Annapolis Neck, with a patient, jargon-free guide from pre-approval to closing day.

Selling

Pricing from recent Annapolis Neck sales, then preparation and marketing for the strongest possible offer.

Investing

Rent-versus-own math, cash-flow analysis and neighborhood selection from an accounting and finance background.

Relocating

New to the area? Fred compares Annapolis Neck with nearby towns and runs remote tours before you arrive.

Nearby

Annapolis Neck and its neighbors.

The closest places on this site, across county and state lines. Annapolis is about 2.5 miles away, Parole is about 4.6 miles away, Arnold is about 7.4 miles away.

Community	Population	Median home value	Median rent	Own their home	Typical home	Avg. commute
Annapolis Neck	10,973	$739K	$2,489*	88%	Single-family	30 min
Annapolis	40,812	$549K	$1,860	62%	Mostly houses	30 min
Parole	17,877	$534K	$2,306	64%	Mixed	30 min
Arnold	24,064	$564K	$2,158	86%	Single-family	28 min
Lake Shore	19,551	$474K	$1,806	91%	Single-family	31 min
Severna Park	39,933	$647K	$1,699	91%	Single-family	28 min
Crofton	29,641	$520K	$2,217	82%	Townhouses	32 min

ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. * = wide margin of error. “Typical home” is the most common kind of building. On smaller screens some columns are hidden; open on a laptop for population, home type and commute.

Next step

Thinking about Annapolis Neck?

Ask Fred for a current Annapolis Neck market report — recent sales, what's listed and what it means for your budget. Or call (202) 704-5931.

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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; D.C. Office of Planning neighborhood clusters and regional rail stations (D.C. GIS). Home values are owners' own estimates averaged over 2020–2024, so they trail today's prices. This product uses Census Bureau data but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data updated November 2026.