Annapolis, MD

Annapolis, Maryland

Introduction to Annapolis, Maryland

Founded in the mid-1600s, Annapolis is the capital of the State of Maryland. Annapolis is a small city with a population of slightly over 36,000 people. Annapolis is part of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, which is home to eight million million people according to U.S. Census Bureau Estimates.

Annapolis is located near the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay, on the Severn River. It is approximately 40 minutes southeast of Baltimore, Maryland, and 40 minutes northeast of Washington DC. While there are no Fortune 1000 companies located in Annapolis, nearby Baltimore and Washington DC are home to almost 10 Fortune 1000 company headquarters. Annapolis is home to the United States Naval Academy.

Annapolis enjoys a temperate climate characterized by hot summers and cool/cold winters. July is the warmest month of the year with average daily temperatures in the high eighties (degrees Fahrenheit). January is the coldest month of the year with an average daily temperature of 47 degrees Fahrenheit.

Annapolis Arts and Entertainment

Annapolis has many arts and entertainment offerings of its own, as well as providing easy access to the rich cultural and entertainment offerings of nearby Baltimore, and Washington DC. Some of the more significant attractions in Annapolis include:

• The Annapolis Chorale
• The Annapolis Maritime Museum
• The Annapolis Opera
• The Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre
• The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
• The Ballet Theatre of Maryland
• The Bay Theatre Company
• The Colonial Players of Annapolis
• The Maryland State Archives
• The Old Treasury Building

For the sports minded, Annapolis residents have easy access to all of the professional sports offerings of nearby Baltimore and Washington DC, which includes: Major League Baseball's (MLB) Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals, Major League Soccer's (MLS) D.C. United, the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Washington Wizards, the National Hockey League's (NHL) Washington Capitals, the National Football League's Baltimore Ravens and Washington Redskins, and the United Soccer League's (USL) W-League Washington Freedom.

High Points

Annapolis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 13%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Annapolis, MD

Comparing Annapolis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Annapolis Almanac

Annapolis Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Annapolis Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Annapolis, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Annapolis Public Libraries

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Annapolis Hospitals

ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
2001 MEDICAL PARKWAY
(443) 481-3000
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Annapolis

Annapolis High Schools (2004)

BROADNECK SENIOR HIGH
1265 GREEN HOLLY DR
410-757-1300
Serves 2,183 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

ANNAPOLIS SR. HIGH
2700 RIVA RD
410-266-5240
Serves 1,683 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Annapolis Colleges

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St John's College

United States Naval Academy

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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