Vinny Steo
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Quick Guide to Living in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

At Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty - Vinny Steo, our team understands the importance of these factors and is here to assist you in any way we can. In addition to guiding you through the home buying process, we are also happy to share our accumulated knowledge of the Anne Arundel County area (and the larger Maryland region). We offer you FREE access to information, tools, and resources that we are sure will be invaluable to your transition. This includes our Ultimate Maryland Relocation Guide.

Are you and your family ready to find a home in and move to Anne Arundel County, Maryland? That is great news! Be sure you contact our real estate professionals at Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty - Vinny Steo to get everything you need for the easiest moving process possible. Our realtors are here to answer any questions you may have and address your concerns. To get you started, here are some interesting facts to know about Anne Arundel County:

Fast Facts on Life in Anne Arundel County

  • Mostly bordered by water (Chesapeake Bay, Patuxent River, Patapsco River, Deep Run, and Lyons Creek)
  • Named after Lady Anne Arundell of Cornwall, wife of the founder of the Province of Maryland, Cecilius Calvert
    • Referred to as A.A. County
  • Population: 582,777 with a 7.1% growth since 2020
  • Median household income: $89,031 per year
  • Averages 212 days of sunshine a year

Best Places to Eat in Anne Arundel County 

For breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and cocktails, find the best places in the area to grab a bite to eat. In Anne Arundel County, MD, you have lots of options and a variety of different cuisines to choose from. 

When you are just starting your day, you probably want coffee or tea to get your motor running. In Anne Arundel County, you can stop at one of the many cafes in the area to grab your morning cup of coffee and a pastry. Be sure to check out Miss Shirley’s Cafe, Annapolis, Blue Rooster Café, Cafe Olé, The Wet Dog Café, and Bean Rush Café. No matter what you are in the mood for, Anne Arundel County can meet your needs.

If you are hoping to find great pizzerias in Anne Arundel County, you are in luck. The county has several pizzeria options. They’re sure to have the type of pizza you and your family love to enjoy. Some of these eateries include Little Carmine’s N.Y. Pizza Kitchen, Angelina’s Pizza and Pasta, Gianni’s Pizza, Rocco’s Pizzeria, and La Posta Pizzeria.

Since you are living and thriving in Maryland, you simply cannot miss out on the freshly caught seafood featured in many different restaurants throughout Anne Arundel County. Who can resist the famous Maryland crab cake as a delicious lunch or dinner option? 

Here are some options:

  • Anne Arundel Seafood: When you are not looking for glitz and glam while eating your seafood entrees, Anne Arundel Seafood is the ideal place. You get excellent steamed crabs and other options at a counter-service stop within a larger fish market.
  • Fifer’s Seafood: Have a big appetite? Love seafood? Then Fifer’s Seafood is a great stop for you. You can enjoy their all-you-can-eat crabs and seafood in a casual dining setting.
  • Crafty Crab Hanover: If you are looking for a place for a business lunch, date night, family dinner, or any other occasion, Crafty Crab Hanover is the location to deliver fresh seafood and home-style recipes. For the most authentic seafood experience, this is an option you don’t want to miss.
  • Rock & Toss Crab House: For a casual dining experience and enough food to share, the Rock & Toss Crab House is a great option. Their crab and shrimp boil bag is made from a unique recipe with the freshest ingredients and is large enough to share!

For an even more comprehensive list of all of the great eateries, cafes, and pubs in Anne Arundel County, check out our complete relocation guide.

Best Things to Do in Anne Arundel County

There are many different things to do and see as a resident of Anne Arundel County in Maryland. One of the primary attractions is Sandy Point State Park where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the beach and marina located at the end of the Broadneck Peninsula by the west end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. You may even be able to attend one of the many festivals and special events hosted by the park throughout the year.

Another great attraction in Anne Arundel County is the Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden in Annapolis. In the 5-acre garden, you will find representations of Maryland’s geographic areas that are sure to delight. If you are interested in some shopping, you will find that the county has the 2 largest shopping malls in the state – Westfield Annapolis Mall and Arundel Mills. For a little excitement, be sure to check out the Maryland Live! Casino and the Maryland Renaissance Festival (while it is in town).

If you are a fan of outdoor activities and adventures, there are many parks to explore as well. Some of them include:

  • Thomas Point Park
  • Down Park
  • Riva Area Park
  • Queenstown Park
  • Arundel Hills Park
  • Bay Head Park
  • Patapsco Valley State Park

You will find plenty of adventure and sight-seeing opportunities at these locations, so you and your family are sure to have hours of fun in Anne Arundel County.

Trails and Nature

There are plenty of trails for you to explore through walks, runs, hikes, and bike rides throughout Anne Arundel County. These include:

  • WB&A Trail
  • Bacon Ridge Park, Bike Trail
  • Broad Creek Park
  • Severn Run Natural Environment Area
  • Wildflower Trail

There are plenty more to add to this list, and you can find a comprehensive overview in the Ultimate Maryland Relocation Guide.

What Is the Job Market Like?

When you move to Anne Arundel County, that means that you will be located in an area of the United States where job growth has been positive, increasing by 0.7% in the last year. The unemployment rate is lower than the national average (4.9% vs 6%), but there are plenty of great jobs available in a variety of fields. In those jobs, the average salary throughout the city is $89,031.

The top paying industries include computer/math, management, architecture/engineering, sciences, legal, and health practitioners. The outlook for future job growth in the county is 32.73%.

Interested in working for some of the top employers in Anne Arundel County? Some of the major local companies include: 

  • Fort George G. Meade
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Anne Arundel Health System
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Maryland Live! Casino

There are a wide variety of employment opportunities throughout the county, depending on your particular areas of expertise and experience. 

Are There Good Schools?

Parents will find a variety of public and private schools throughout the county which are managed by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. In that system, the county spends $14,915 per student (more than the national average). There are 15 pupils per teacher, 450 per librarian, and 364 per counselor. 

For postsecondary education, you will find degrees and certifications offered by Anne Arundel Community College, the United State Naval Academy (Annapolis), and St. John’s College, U.S. (Annapolis).

With this information in mind, you can make the decision as to whether your family will be suited to live in Anne Arundel County.

Let Vinny Steo and His Team Help You!

There are plenty of things to do, places to eat, and locations to explore throughout Anne Arundel County in Maryland. If you are convinced that this county is perfect for you and your family, our team at Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty - Vinny Steo will happily provide you with all of the information, tools, and resources you need to make the home buying process and the transition as easy as possible. This includes the information contained in the Ultimate Maryland Relocation Guide at absolutely no cost!

If Anne Arundel County seems like the ideal place for you and your family to call home, make sure to contact us to have the easiest and least stressful experience possible. Vinny Steo and his team have the knowledge, skills, and expertise to help you transition quickly and effectively. We guarantee you will love your new home!

With Vinny Steo and his team of real estate professionals, you will be working with the very best. They guarantee that you will find the perfect home for you and your family, and his guarantees are not found with any other realtors. 

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Vinny knows that moving to a new location can be stressful, and he is dedicated to taking the anxiety and complications out of the process. He has a superb track record and offers the Buyer’s Cancellation Guarantee, so you can rest assured that you will be going through the home buying process with absolutely no risk. 

Are you and your family excited about moving to Anne Arundel County and exploring everything that this unique and expansive location has to offer? Awesome! Contact Vinny now to get your FREE Ultimate Maryland Relocation Guide, absolutely FREE! 

With this guide, you will find out everything you need to know about Anne Arundel County, including essential information like cost of living, climate, more attractions in the area, healthcare options, and much more. Give Vinny a call today at 410-220-0016 or fill out the form below to get started.

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