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.
Living in Elkridge
Recognized as the oldest settlement in present-day Howard County, dating to the early 1700s when the area was part of Anne Arundel County. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $135,000 median household
EducationAbout 57% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyHoward County
Homes in Elkridge
Median home valueAbout $438,200
- 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.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Elkridge home
Thomas Viaduct
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Oldest multiple-arched stone railroad bridge in the world, built in the 1830s
Elkridge Furnace Complex
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Colonial-era iron furnace site founded in 1755 with six remaining historic buildings
Belmont Manor and Historic Park
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Historic 18th-century estate on Lawyers Hill tied to the Dorsey family
Patapsco Valley State Park
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State park along the Patapsco River bordering Elkridge
Elkridge areas to know
Lawyers Hill
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Historic district of 19th-century summer homes on the National Register