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Edgewater, Maryland
Population: 3,153
Located in Anne Arundel County
Edgewater, Maryland
Anne Arundel County borders the beautiful Chesapeake Bay and is equidistant from Washington D.C. and Baltimore. With over 533 miles of shoreline, the Country furnishes waterfront living to many residential communities. Annapolis, the State Capital, has been named one of the 10 best places to live in the United States. The city's historic district is a major tourist attraction and gathering place for dining, shopping and entertainment. Anne Arundel County is rapidly becoming a major center for national and international company headquarters. The Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is the fastest growing airport in the region and hosts a number of international and domestic carriers. The BWI area, located in the northwest section of the County, is a hub of commercial and industrial development supporting 50% of all jobs and 57% of all companies in the County.
Edgewater is a quaint community of scenic beauty and historic charm located on the Mayo Peninsula overlooking the South River and Chesapeake Bay. Not far from Annapolis, home of the United States Naval Academy, Edgewater is a family oriented community that offers excellent educational opportunities, an abundance of recreational areas, a low crime rate, immaculate neighborhoods and pristine natural beauty.
More than 16,000 residents proudly call Edgewater home. Residents are within walking distance of an abundance of marinas, rivers and creeks and many of the homes in the area are situated at the edge of surrounding waterways. Numerous activity centers are located in the area in addition to the many beaches, parks and recreation areas.
The Londontown Historic site is one of the focal points of the peninsula and features some the county's most significant historic and archaeological sites. Edgewater's real estate market features a mix of quaint colonial style homes and elegant townhouses to grand traditional and contemporary estates.
If the Arts is something that interests you, then Edgewater is the place to live! Resident companies include the ballet, symphony, opera, and chorale who all give performances in nearby Annapolis in an 800 seat auditorium. Edgewater is also home to resident artists who teach and maintain studios and frequently exhibit in the galleries at Annapolis. Thousands of students of all ages take classes in the visual and performing arts.
The same Tidewater cuisine that was appreciated in the colonial period is still a major part of Edgewater hospitality today. The many pubs and restaurants in town offer Maryland specialties from the Chesapeake Bay. Some even date back to the 18th century. Music is a part of the ambiance, and almost any night of the week you can find live entertainment in a number of venues.
Edgewater has a reputation of being a wonderful place to live and raise a family, and with all the cultural, educational and recreational opportunities it is not hard to see why! Come and see what Edgewater has to offer you and yours!
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