Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Living in Lake Shore, MD

Among Anne Arundel County's 16 largest communities, Lake Shore has the largest share of owner-occupied homes (91% owned). With about 19,600 residents, it's Anne Arundel County's 9th-largest community. Below: prices, housing and getting around, and how Fred works here.

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Median home value: $474K; Census, 2020–2024
Median rent: $1,806; per month
Own their home: 91%; of households
Avg. commute: 31 min; one way

At a glance

Homes, prices & getting around.

The median home in Lake Shore is valued at $474K, close to the Anne Arundel County median of $468K — around the middle of the 16 Anne Arundel County communities compared on this site. Median rent is $1,806 a month (county: $2,071).

Housing here is mostly single-family houses — 80% of homes are detached. Most homes are owner-occupied (91%, against 75% across Anne Arundel County). The typical home was built in 1978, older than the Anne Arundel County median of 1983.

Homes by type of building

Detached houses 80%
Townhouses 9%
2–9 unit buildings 6%
10+ unit buildings 4%

Residents: 19,551; 2020 Census
Homes: 7,378; 2020 Census
Typical home built: 1978; median year
Avg. commute: 31 min; one way
Transit commuters: 0%; of workers
Work from home: 15%; of workers
Price-to-rent: 22; Anne Arundel County: 19

Straight-line distance to major job centers

Fort Meade: 14 mi
Downtown Baltimore: 15 mi
Downtown D.C.: 32 mi
Bethesda / NIH: 34 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 Lake Shore: common questions.

Is Lake Shore a city? What county is it in?

No — Lake Shore 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 “Lake Shore” area can be larger than the Census boundary.

What is the median home value in Lake Shore?

$474K, 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 Lake Shore market report for recent sales.

Do more people rent or own in Lake Shore?

91% of households own their home and 9% rent (ACS 2020–2024), compared with 75% owners across Anne Arundel County. Fred can run the rent-versus-buy numbers for a specific Lake Shore home.

How far is Lake Shore from Baltimore and D.C.?

Lake Shore is about 15 miles from downtown Baltimore and about 32 miles from downtown D.C. in a straight line. The average one-way commute from here is 31 minutes.

Which schools serve Lake Shore?

Public schools are assigned by home address. Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore?

A rough guide is the price-to-rent ratio — the median home value divided by a year of median rent. Here it's about 22 (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 Lake Shore?

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.

Can Fred help me buy or sell in Lake Shore?

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 Lake Shore real estate agent.

Whether you're buying, selling, investing or relocating in Lake Shore, 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 Lake Shore, with a patient, jargon-free guide from pre-approval to closing day.

Selling

Pricing from recent Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore with nearby towns and runs remote tours before you arrive.

Nearby

Lake Shore and its neighbors.

The closest places on this site, across county and state lines. Arnold is about 3.5 miles away, Severna Park is about 4.1 miles away, Riviera Beach is about 5.4 miles away.

Community	Population	Median home value	Median rent	Own their home	Typical home	Avg. commute
Lake Shore	19,551	$474K	$1,806	91%	Single-family	31 min
Arnold	24,064	$564K	$2,158	86%	Single-family	28 min
Severna Park	39,933	$647K	$1,699	91%	Single-family	28 min
Riviera Beach	12,384	$350K	$1,972	82%	Mostly houses	30 min
Pasadena	32,979	$423K	$2,393	84%	Mostly houses	32 min
Glen Burnie	72,891	$349K	$1,648	64%	Mostly houses	27 min
Parole	17,877	$534K	$2,306	64%	Mixed	30 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 Lake Shore?

Ask Fred for a current Lake Shore 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.