Howard County, Maryland
Elkridge Real Estate and Local Guide
Elkridge is a growing, historically significant suburb in northeastern Howard County, with a mix of older neighborhoods and newer residential development between Baltimore and Columbia. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Elkridge best.
About the area
Living in Elkridge, MD
Recognized as the oldest settlement in present-day Howard County, dating to the early 1700s when the area was part of Anne Arundel County.
The housing market
Homes in Elkridge
- About 61.5% of Elkridge homes are owner-occupied.
- Single-family detached houses make up about 31% of the housing stock, with townhouses and apartments filling out much of the rest.
- The median home value is about $438,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Elkridge home
Thomas Viaduct
Oldest multiple-arched stone railroad bridge in the world, built in the 1830s
Elkridge Furnace Complex
Colonial-era iron furnace site founded in 1755 with six remaining historic buildings
Belmont Manor and Historic Park
Historic 18th-century estate on Lawyers Hill tied to the Dorsey family
Patapsco Valley State Park
State park along the Patapsco River bordering Elkridge
Rockburn Branch Park
Large Howard County park with sports fields and trails
Neighborhoods
Elkridge areas to know
Lawyers Hill
Historic district of 19th-century summer homes on the National Register
Elkridge Heights
Established residential area within Elkridge
Harwood Park
Neighborhood in the southern part of Elkridge
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.