Arden on the Severn, Maryland facts for kids
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Arden on the Severn, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Anne Arundel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,881 |
| • Density | 1,316.31/sq mi (508.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21032
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| Area code(s) | 410 and 443 and 667 |
| FIPS code | 24-02025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1710535 |
Arden on the Severn is a special kind of community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 1,880 people lived here. Many homes in Arden on the Severn have private beaches, docks, and boat slips. The community also has four shared beaches for everyone to enjoy.
This area is a very popular place to live in Maryland. It feels peaceful and separate from busy main roads and businesses. However, it's still close to major highways. This makes it easy for residents to travel to big cities like Washington, D.C., Annapolis, and Baltimore.
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Where is Arden on the Severn?
Arden on the Severn is located at 39°4′16″N 76°35′25″W / 39.07111°N 76.59028°W. This means it's in the eastern part of the United States.
The community covers a total area of about 4.2 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 3.7 square kilometers (1.4 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water. This water area makes up about 12.75% of the community.
A Look at History
The area where Arden on the Severn is now was once used for mining and farming. Over time, miners and farmers started to live closer to their workplaces. They especially liked living near the beaches. This is how the community of Arden on the Severn began to grow and develop.
People and Homes in Arden on the Severn
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| 2020 | 1,881 | — | |
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In 2020, there were 1,880 people living in Arden on the Severn. There were 714 households, which means 714 different groups of people living in homes. Most of these were families.
The community has about 714 housing units. This means there are many homes available.
Who Lives Here?
Most people living in Arden on the Severn were born in the United States. A small number of residents are naturalized citizens, meaning they were born in other countries and became U.S. citizens.
Income and Home Prices
In 2020, the average yearly income for a household in Arden on the Severn was about $147,497. For families, the average income was even higher, around $166,282.
In 2021, the average price for a home was about $821,262. Some homes were less expensive, around $571,241, while others were much more, up to $3,329,000. Many of these homes are right on the water. They often come with private docks, boat slips, and beaches.
Families and Ages
Out of all the households, about 32.1% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.6%) were married couples living together.
The community has people of all ages. About 22.9% of the population is under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 40 years old.
Community Life and Activities
Schools and Education
Many children in Arden on the Severn go to Old Mill School. Some also attend nearby private schools, like Indian Creek.
Beaches and Water Fun
The town has four private beaches that are sponsored by the community. One of these is Kayak Beach. It offers special storage spots for kayaks and scull boats.
Homes in Arden on the Severn have direct views of the Severn River. Residents can easily get to Annapolis by boat or car in less than 10 minutes.
Crabbing and Boating
Crabbing is a very popular activity for people living here. Each household can use up to three crab traps during the crabbing season. This season runs from May to late October. People can often catch between 5 to 7 Maryland Blue Crabs each day using traps and bait.
Many residents also own and dock different types of boats, including powered boats, sailboats, and jet skis.
See also
In Spanish: Arden on the Severn para niños
