Arbutus, MD Overview

Named for the trailing Arbutus flowers that once covered the area, the community was originally established as a residential haven for industrial workers.  Arbutus is located in the southwestern portion of Baltimore County, providing access to the leading thoroughfares of Interstates 95 and 695.  With its prime location, the city is only a 15-minute trip from the City of Baltimore.  This area is close to several educational and healthcare facilities including Catonsville Community College, the Baltimore campus of the University of Maryland, and St. Agnes Hospital.  The vast expanse of Patapsco Valley State Park ensures an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. The park meanders along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 14,000 acres where five recreational areas have been developed.  Common pastimes for local residents include hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, picnicking, horseback riding, and hiking.  The YMCA and the local parks and recreation council further expand the options for sports and recreation.  The housing selection in the Arbutus area ranges from well-maintained older homes shaded by mature greenery to modern construction that is available in single-family detached styles or attractive townhouses.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000)5%
Population Density (ppl / mile)3,220.00
Household Size (ppl)2.521
Households w/ Children28%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover0%
5+ Years in Residency45%
Median Year in Residency4.51

Housing Inventory

Arbutus, MD Housing Inventory 5,7024792,5625,7024792,562

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Arbutus, MD Population Demographics

Total: 21,006

Households:8,264

Median Age: 38.64

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Arbutus, MD Temperature

Weather Risk

Arbutus, MD Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Arbutus, MD Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Arbutus, MD Highest Education Level Attained 4,4283,2271,1276801,5412,4221,1804,4281,1276801,541

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Arbutus, MD Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $70,947)

Arbutus, MD Income by dollar range 1703622342562813323692963856661,0251,4141,0785396341245247

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$903
One Bedroom
$1,097
Two Bedroom
$1,376
Three Bedroom
$1,769
Four Bedroom
$2,072

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Arbutus, MD Crime

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