If you love the arts, culture, and history in
Baltimore, but you’re looking for a more peaceful spot to spend your golden years, these suburbs should be on your short list. We looked at a whole bunch of data to figure out the best Baltimore suburbs to retire.
In these Baltimore suburbs, you’ll find plenty of senior amenities, affordable homes, and close-knit communities, just miles from the city you love.
Let’s take a look at the 10 suburbs that made the cut.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 65 and up: 26.4 percent
- Number of doctors: 310
- Total senior amenities: 180
Bel Air kicks off our list of the best Baltimore suburbs to retire in with over a quarter of residents age 65 and up. Home buyers will find a range of housing options, including low maintenance townhomes as well as spacious Colonials.
Golf enthusiasts can hit the links at the Winters Run Golf Club, while active retirees will love Bel Air’s sprawling city parks and trails. Residents also enjoy convenient shopping from brand name retailers at Harford Mall.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 65 and up: 16.4 percent
- Median home price: $220,500
Retirees searching for the perfect home in Rosedale will find plenty of affordable options, including low-maintenance townhomes and condos, as well as spacious craftsman style homes.
Check out a new book at the Rosedale Library Branch, or enjoy a picnic and an evening stroll in Rosedale Park. Foodies will love the numerous local dining options in Rosedale.
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 1,278
- Median home price: $242,900
Hampstead earns the third place spot on our list, with plenty of affordable housing options. Home buyers will find low maintenance townhomes, lovely cottages, and stately Colonials.
Grab fresh local produce at the Farmers’ Market, or enjoy a picnic and evening stroll at the Hampstead Municipal Park. Local events like the annual Hampstead Day festival are a great way to stay involved in the community or meet new neighbors.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 65 and up: 16.9 percent
- Number of doctors: 207
Catonsville earns the fourth place spot on our list with a variety of affordable housing options for retirees. Ranch style homes and townhouses are common picks, but spacious craftsman style homes are also available.
Golf enthusiasts can hit the links at the Rolling Road Golf Club. Active retirees will love the numerous city parks and green spaces, and strolling along the scenic Patapsco River.
Key Stats:
- Number of doctors: 818
- Residents age 65 and up: 15.4 percent
Towson earns the fifth place spot on our list with plenty of doctors, over 15 percent of residents age 65 and up, and a range of housing options. Home buyers will find everything from low maintenance condos to stately Colonials.
Golf enthusiasts will love hitting the links at the Country Club of Maryland, while active retirees can enjoy waterfront activities by the lake at Robert E. Lee Park. Residents also enjoy convenient brand name shopping at the Towson Town Center.
Key Stats:
- Number of doctors: 505
- Total senior amenities: 396
The coastal city of Annapolis has a variety of options for home buyers. Modern condos, townhomes, Cape Cod style homes, and classic Colonial style homes are all common.
Retirees who love arts and culture have plenty of options, with city amenities like the Annapolis Summer Garden Theater, the Banneker-Douglass Museum, and the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities are available at Annapolis’s numerous marinas and waterfront parks.
Key Stats:
- Number of doctors: 298
- Total senior amenities: 239
Laurel earns the seventh place spot on our list with plenty of senior amenities and a range of housing options, including affordable townhomes, ranch style houses, and spacious Colonials.
Check out a new book at the Laurel Branch Library or hit the links at the Patuxent Greens Golf Club. Residents also enjoy convenient shopping from brand name retailers at the Towne Center at Laurel.
Key Stats:
- Cost of living: 95, compared to the Maryland average of 116
- Median home price: $161,800
Your retirement fund will go a whole lot further in the coastal town of Dundalk. Home buyers will find plenty of affordable townhomes, condos, and craftsman style homes.
Golf enthusiasts can hit the links at the Sparrows Point Country Club, and boating and fishing enthusiasts are surrounded by water. The waterfront Stansbury Park features a driving range and 18-hole mini-golf course.
Key Stats:
- Number of doctors: 54
- Total senior amenities: 103
Retirees searching for the perfect home in Cockeysville have plenty of options to choose from. Modern low-maintenance townhomes are common, as are sprawling farmhouse, Tudor, and Colonial style homes.
Golf enthusiasts can hit the links at the Fox Hollow Golf Course, while active retirees will love strolling the scenic trails along the Loch Raven Reservoir. Residents also enjoy convenient shopping at the Hunt Valley Towne Center.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 65 and up: 16.2 percent
- Number of doctors: 41
Fallston rounds out our list of the best Baltimore suburbs for retirees with a large percent of residents age 65 and up, and spacious ranch, craftsman, and Colonial style homes.
Active retirees will love the walking trails and picnic areas at the Fallston Recreation Complex. Residents can also check out a new book, attend an event, or join a club at the Fallston Library Branch.
Our Methodology
To create this list of the best Baltimore suburbs to retire, we took a look at the following retirement friendly criteria:
- Doctors per capita
- Senior amenities per capita (volunteer opportunities, recreation centers, golf courses, restaurants, libraries, arts and entertainment, and retirement homes)
- Cost of living (the lower the better)
- Median home price (the lower the better)
- Percent of residents 65 and up
- Total Crimes per 100k
From there, we ranked each suburb in the above categories. Then, because some things are a little more important to retirees than others, we weighed the percent of residents 65 and up and total crimes per 100k so they made up 20 percent of our total score, while the rest of the categories made up 15 percent.
We averaged these weighted scores into one overall score, with the lowest 10 scores going toward our top 10 suburbs for retirement.
To create this list we sourced data from the U.S. Census, local business listings, and
AreaVibes.
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