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Thinking About The Annapolis, MD Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Annapolis. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

81/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

40,442

Median Home

$541K

Median Income

$115K

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With a population of 40,442, Annapolis is a mid-sized MD city. Median household income is $115K with homes valued around $541K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Annapolis, MD. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$541K

Vacancy Rate

6.0%

Owner-Occupied

63%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Annapolis, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

21401

Area Stats

Pop: 40,442

Home Value: $541K

Annapolis Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Baltimore Area

Home: $292K21 mi away

Columbia Area

Home: $420K22 mi away

Lutherville Timonium Area

Home: $451K32 mi away

Bethesda Area

Home: $1.0M32 mi away

Gaithersburg Area

Home: $655K39 mi away

Schools Near Annapolis

Schools in and around Annapolis, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (14)

Annapolis Elementary

Arnold Elementary

Broadneck Elementary

Central Elementary

Eastport Elementary

Edgewater Elementary

Georgetown East Elementary

Germantown Elementary

Hillsmere Elementary

Jones Elementary

Rolling Knolls Elementary

Tyler Heights Elementary

Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary

West Annapolis Elementary

Middle Schools (4)

Annapolis Middle

Central Middle

Central Special School

Wiley H. Bates Middle

High Schools (2)

Annapolis High

South River High

Private Schools (17)

ARNOLD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

BOOK OF LIFE ACADEMY

CHESAPEAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

DANIEL ROTHMAN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Annapolis stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Annapolis and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.