Anne Arundel County is very diverse with the Chesapeake Bay to the East, the urban areas of Baltimore to the North and Washington D.C. to the West, and more rural areas at the southern end. That diversity makes Anne Arundel County a great place to raise a family.
Niche, a data-analyzing website focused on schools has graded the communities in Anne Arundel County and chosen the best places to raise a family based on their multi-ranking factors.
The results stem from multiple factors including public school ranking, crime & safety, housing, good for families, diversity, jobs, and more. Read more about how these rankings were calculated.
Top 20 Best Places to Raise a Family in Anne Arundel County
Top 20 best places to raise a family as ranked by Niche, followed by the overall Niche grade, and then details about specific neighborhoods within each town.
Crofton (A+) Median Home Value: $486,700 Population: 29,358
Arnold (A) Median Home Value: $511,600 Population: 24,825
There are many excellent private schools in Anne Arundel County and nearby. If public schools are not an option for your family visit the online Private School Directory with search and comparison capabilities.
