Ruxton is considered one of the prime neighborhoods in the Baltimore area, as well as Guilford, Homeland, Roland Park and the Falls Road corridor. Many of the original estates are still here and numerous new homes have been built between them. Ruxton offers a suburban lifestyle, with many amenities of city life an easy commute away in Baltimore. This quaint and small historic village nestled in rolling countryside creates a charming backdrop for horse farms, quaint shops, gourmet grocery stores, and prestigious private schools. Towson State University, Stevenson University, and Goucher College are all located nearby.