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Arnold, Maryland

       
Total population 24,172 Average January/July temperatures 31.4° / 76.9°
Median home price $ 358,500 Annual Precipitation 40.5 in. /yr.
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Arnold, Maryland

This residential community is a short drive away from the amenities of nearby Annapolis.

Cultural Attractions
The award-winning Anne Arundel Community College makes its home in Arnold; credit and noncredit classes are available.
Economy
Located just off a major highway, this city provides easy access to the bustling employment areas of Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Geography
Arnold, located in Anne Arundel County, is north of Annapolis.
Historical
Arnold was once a successful agricultural town.
Recreation
Several golf courses, including the Severna Park Golf and Sports Center Inc., are located in Arnold.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 39.98 ° / 22.86 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 87.17 ° / 66.56 °
Precipitation (?) 40.5 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 29 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 91
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 88
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 358,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $81816.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $71600
Maximum state income tax (?) 4.75 %
State sales tax (?) 5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .090 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 17
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 17
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 7
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 87
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 7
Number of libraries within the county (?) 23
Number of museums within the county (?) 11
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 5
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 24,172
Population density (?) 2,238 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 48.3% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,488 people
Education (?) 37 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 11
Number of clinics within the county (?) 46
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 72
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