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Living in
Severn.
Severn is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Severn
Severn is a solidly middle-to-upper-class suburb positioned squarely in the Baltimore-Washington commute corridor, so you're paying for both location and stability here. The median home price around $479,200 and median rent near $2,175 reflect that premium, and the strong job market and high median household income suggest residents can generally afford it. If you're considering the move, understand that you're getting a car-dependent suburb with a 27-minute average commute; the major highways (I-97, Route 100) make regional access easy, but daily life revolves around driving.
Severn at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
16.3%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
+14.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.3% foreign-born, most often from Nigeria
Who lives in Severn: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Severn, the largest foreign-born group is from Nigeria (10.7%), and 8.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.7%
of households
Married Couples
52.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 28% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Severn
In Severn, rent runs 28% above the MD average, and home values are 14% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,093
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $511,474 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below MD average
Unemployment in Severn
Unemployment in Anne Arundel County, which includes Severn, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Severn: Anne Arundel County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Anne Arundel County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Severn Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.8 min avg
How Severn residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Severn, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Major hub12.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 17% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, which covers Severn, runs 17% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
273.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,691.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Anne Arundel County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 32 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Anne Arundel County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Anne Arundel County, which includes Severn, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 32 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $468,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Coastal Flood | $514,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2022 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $549,000 |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $276,000 |
| 2020 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2019 | 48 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 56 | Flood | $17,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Anne Arundel County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Anne Arundel County, which includes Severn, is typically good.
Median AQI
40
Anne Arundel County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Severn has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.0"
Annual Snowfall
19.3"
Hot Days/Year
34
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
93
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.90" |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 4.01" |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 3.39" |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 3.85" |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 3.98" |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.48" |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 4.09" |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 4.44" |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 3.94" |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 3.71" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Severn
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Severn's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
University of MD Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Glen Burnie
Medstar Harbor Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 9.4 mi away · Baltimore
Spring Grove Hospital Center
Psychiatric · 9.9 mi away · Catonsville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Severn
Severn's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Severn (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 10,701 students · in-state tuition $13,679 · 71% graduate · median earnings $74,881 (10 yrs after entry)
Anne Arundel Community College
10.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,997 students · in-state tuition $4,586 · 41% graduate · median earnings $51,114 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,649 students · in-state tuition $4,146 · 21% graduate · median earnings $53,227 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,693 students · in-state tuition $67,170 · 94% graduate · median earnings $104,590 (10 yrs after entry)
Baltimore City Community College
13.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,700 students · in-state tuition $3,314 · 33% graduate · median earnings $39,370 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 1,844 students · in-state tuition $7,418 · 38% graduate · median earnings $53,198 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Baltimore-Washington Parkway, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Severn
Severn has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Baltimore-Washington Parkway (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
11 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
11 mi awayStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
12 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
15 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
15 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
15 mi awayKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
National Park Site
20 mi awayHampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayPublic Libraries in Severn
Severn Community Library
2624 Annapolis Rd. (Route 175), Severn
Cities Near Severn
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Severn?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Severn FAQ
Is Severn, Maryland affordable?⌄
Severn's median rent is $2,175/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $134,423/year. Median home value is $479,200.
Is Severn, Maryland safe?⌄
Severn is policed by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 274 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1691 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Severn, Maryland?⌄
Anne Arundel County, which includes Severn, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Severn, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Severn is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,175/month and median household income is $134,423/year. The median home value is $479,200. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Severn, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Severn is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from