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Annapolis, MD

Founded 1649Anne Arundel CountyElev. 12 m
Population
40,744
Median home
$510,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
19
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Annapolis

Annapolis is home to roughly 40,744 residents. Annapolis was founded in 1649 and sits in Anne Arundel County, and is nicknamed "America's Sailing Capital". The median age is 40.9 and the median household income is $104,257. Homes carry a median value of $510,200, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (56.9%). Around 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
40,744
Median age
40.9
Median household income
$104,257
Per-capita income
$64,213
Poverty rate
7.2%
High-school grad or higher
89.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
Unemployment
4%
Avg. commute
28.7 min
Work from home
17.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White56.9%
Hispanic or Latino18.6%
Black18.5%
Asian2.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts52.1%
Service17.2%
Sales & office17.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.9%
Production, transportation & material moving5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$510,200
Median gross rent
$1,855/mo
Owner-occupied
59.8%
Median year built
1974
Households
17,523
Avg. household size
2.29

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Annapolis has 19 public schools — 12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading27%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Annapolis HighHighGrades 9–12
Broadneck HighHighGrades 9–12
Annapolis MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Mary Moss at Adams AcademyMiddleGrades 6–9
Wiley H. Bates MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Annapolis ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Cape St. Claire ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Eastport ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Georgetown East ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Germantown ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Hillsmere ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Monarch Academy Annapolis ESElementary
Rolling Knolls ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Tyler Heights ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime74% above national
Annapolis673
Maryland447
United States386
↑ 5% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime21% above national
Annapolis2,361
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Annapolis Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Annapolis.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Anne Arundel County
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Annapolis is in Anne Arundel County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Annapolis was founded in 1649 and sits in Anne Arundel County, nicknamed “America's Sailing Capital”. Elevation ~12 m.

Population trend
41K33K40,74419902024
Map of Annapolis
Annapolis, MD
Where Annapolis is
BaltimoreFrederickGaithersburgRockvilleBowieHagerstownAnnapolis
Historic places

19 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Thomas Point Shoals Light StationStanton CenterHouse by the "Town Gates"Mt. Moriah African Methodist Episcopal ChurchOld City Hall and Engine HouseCallahan, John, HouseScott, Upton, HouseCreagh, Patrick, House
Notable people from Annapolis
Barbara KingsolverJames M. CainCharles Carroll of CarrolltonDebbie MeyerTravis PastranaChase StokesMark TeixeiraWilliam PinkneyBilly MartinR. S. Lull
People searches in Annapolis
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Nearby cities
Bowie (13 mi)Glenarden (19 mi)Greenbelt (20 mi)New Carrollton (20 mi)Chesapeake Beach (20 mi)Laurel (21 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Annapolis, MD (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Annapolis, Maryland.

Andrew Thompson, 66
Annapolis · Anne Arundel County · 21403
AKA Andrew Thompson, Andrew I Thompson
Richard Dennis Walker, 37
Annapolis · Anne Arundel County · 21401
AKA Richard Dennis Walker, Richard Walker
Robert James Scott, 88
Annapolis · 21401
AKA Robert J Scott
Robert Lewis King, 65
Annapolis · Anne Arundel County · 21401
AKA King Bobby King, Bobby King

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Annapolis — frequently asked

What is the population of Annapolis, Maryland?
Annapolis has a population of about 40,744, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Annapolis?
The median home value in Annapolis is $510,200, and the median gross rent is $1,855/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Annapolis safe? What is the crime rate?
Annapolis Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 673 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Annapolis face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Anne Arundel County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Annapolis?
Annapolis has 19 public schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Annapolis?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Annapolis. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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