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Is Severn a Good Place to Live? Severn, Maryland: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Severn ranks #154 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #74 of 524 smaller cities and #9 of 20 in Maryland. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($134,423, #51 of 524) and low poverty (5.7%, #67 of 524), and trails on high rents ($2,175/mo, #439 of 524).
Severn by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Severn's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Severn: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Severn safe?
What is the cost of living in Severn?
Severn's cost of living index is 104.5, 4% above the US level of 100 and #923 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,175/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $517,542, 21% above the typical Maryland home ($428,308).
| Measure | Severn | MarylandMD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 104.5#923 of 1,308 | 105 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $517,542#848 of 1,187 | $428,308 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,336/mo#851 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $479,200#946 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,175/mo#1160 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.6x#435 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 19.4%#378 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Maryland is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Severn housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Severn is in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro.
Maryland housing market →Is Severn safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Severn alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Severn crime rate or rank it on safety. Maryland as a whole records 358 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Severn?
The median household in Severn earns $134,423, 62% above the US figure of $83,163 and 31% above Maryland ($102,905). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Severn | MarylandMD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $134,423#90 of 1,312 | $102,905 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 5.7%#152 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Maryland is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Severn?
The median resident of Severn is 36.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 46.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #330 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Severn | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 36.5 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 46.1%#330 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 71% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Severn's schools and health?
Severn's 4 public schools graduate 89% of students in four years (Maryland 86.3%), with 13.4 students per teacher and $17,624 spent per pupil. 35.2% of adults are obese and 10.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Severn | MarylandMD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 89%#454 of 1,063 | 86.3% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 13.4#206 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $17,624#365 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 35.2%#789 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.3%#460 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 15%#262 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 7.1%#264 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Maryland is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 1,946 students are enrolled in Severn's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Severn?
The average commute in Severn is 27.8 minutes (Maryland 32.3); 2.5% of workers take transit and 17.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Severn scores 7.8 of 20 (below average walkable), #1105 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 76°F and winters 36.5°F, with 45 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Severn | MarylandMD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 27.8 min#984 of 1,312 | 32.3 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 9.3%#1017 of 1,312 | 14.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 70.5% | 66.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 2.5% | 5% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 17.1% | 15.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 7.8#1105 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Maryland is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43.2 | 25.4 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 46.4 | 26.9 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 54.8 | 33.9 | 4 |
| Apr | 66.5 | 43.6 | 3.4 |
| May | 75.5 | 53.3 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 84.4 | 62.6 | 4 |
| Jul | 88.8 | 67.7 | 4.5 |
| Aug | 86.5 | 65.8 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 79.7 | 58.8 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 68.3 | 46.5 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 57.3 | 36.5 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 47.5 | 29.6 | 3.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
| Measure | Severn | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 56.2°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 76°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 36.5°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 45 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Severn?
Anne Arundel County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 88% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Anne Arundel County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.05% of building value, lower than 100% of US counties.
| Measure | Severn | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 40#354 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 2#481 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.05%#4 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Anne Arundel County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Anne Arundel County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.0074% | 71% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.002% | 61% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0028% | 49% of counties |
| Hail | 0.001% | 36% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0018% | 21% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.03% | 1% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Severn compare with similar-size cities?
Severn is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #74 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 58,402.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severn, MDPop. 58,402 | #154 | 66.0 | $134,423 | $2,175/mo | no data | 27.8 min |
| Weymouth Town, MAPop. 58,505 | #291 | 62.2 | $102,714 | $1,941/mo | 237 | 34.7 min |
| Terre Haute, INPop. 58,427 | #1116 | 47.6 | $43,126 | $922/mo | 494 | 18.5 min |
| Carson City, NVPop. 58,384 | #686 | 55.3 | $72,355 | $1,248/mo | 358 | 20.5 min |
| Lenexa, KSPop. 58,384 | #101 | 68.3 | $103,239 | $1,454/mo | 180 | 19.4 min |
| Lake Havasu City, AZPop. 58,359 | #819 | 53.0 | $70,148 | $1,320/mo | 299 | 15.9 min |
| Coconut Creek, FLPop. 58,330 | #951 | 50.9 | $75,014 | $2,102/mo | part year | 29.6 min |
| Midwest City, OKPop. 58,297 | #942 | 51.1 | $57,520 | $1,091/mo | 345 | 22.8 min |
| Bentonville, ARPop. 58,249 | #104 | 68.2 | $112,792 | $1,344/mo | 174 | 19 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Severn compare with the rest of Maryland?
Severn ranks #9 of the 20 Maryland cities we track, with a score of 66 against Maryland's statewide 53.6. Its households earn 31% above the Maryland median. Homes are 21% above the typical Maryland home.
| City | Rank in MD | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda, MDPop. 69,397 | #1 | 76.7 | $192,237 | $2,469/mo | no data |
| Ellicott City, MDPop. 75,257 | #2 | 74.3 | $156,964 | $2,061/mo | no data |
| Potomac, MDPop. 45,902 | #3 | 72.9 | $236,675 | $2,887/mo | no data |
| North Bethesda, MDPop. 49,677 | #4 | 72.1 | $129,092 | $2,191/mo | no data |
| Columbia, MDPop. 104,338 | #5 | 71.5 | $131,490 | $2,042/mo | no data |
| Rockville, MDPop. 67,671 | #6 | 71.4 | $128,649 | $2,274/mo | 108 |
| Gaithersburg, MDPop. 69,825 | #7 | 68.2 | $112,467 | $2,058/mo | 216 |
| Germantown, MDPop. 90,719 | #8 | 67.5 | $117,546 | $2,040/mo | no data |
| Severn, MDPop. 58,402 | #9 | 66.0 | $134,423 | $2,175/mo | no data |
| Bel Air South, MDPop. 58,137 | #10 | 64.9 | $123,653 | $1,757/mo | no data |
| Bowie, MDPop. 57,926 | #11 | 64.8 | $141,995 | $2,330/mo | 205 |
| Frederick, MDPop. 83,395 | #12 | 63.5 | $97,069 | $1,764/mo | 390 |
| Silver Spring, MDPop. 81,462 | #13 | 63.2 | $99,860 | $1,913/mo | no data |
| Wheaton, MDPop. 52,926 | #14 | 63.0 | $111,478 | $2,163/mo | no data |
| Aspen Hill, MDPop. 53,279 | #15 | 62.8 | $111,575 | $1,916/mo | no data |
| Towson, MDPop. 58,679 | #16 | 61.8 | $101,320 | $1,764/mo | no data |
| Waldorf, MDPop. 82,943 | #17 | 56.7 | $116,089 | $1,995/mo | no data |
| Glen Burnie, MDPop. 72,590 | #18 | 56.6 | $88,280 | $1,648/mo | no data |
| Baltimore, MDPop. 573,243 | #19 | 48.0 | $62,177 | $1,331/mo | 1,351 |
| Dundalk, MDPop. 65,969 | #20 | 45.5 | $64,520 | $1,473/mo | no data |
All 20 Maryland cities we track, by overall score. Maryland statewide: median income $102,905, violent crime 358 per 100,000.
How is Severn's score calculated?
Severn scores 66 out of 100, #154 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Maryland's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Severn. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
86.5 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Severn. Similar-size median 58.9.
59.1 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Severn's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
69.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Severn's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
48.6 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Severn. Similar-size median 56.1.
88.2 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Severn. Similar-size median 50.0.
49.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Severn's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
35.8 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
79.8 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Severn alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Severn.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Severn's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Severn has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Severn
Is Severn, MD a good place to live?
Severn ranks #154 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #74 of 524 smaller cities and #9 of 20 in Maryland. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($134,423, #51 of 524) and low poverty (5.7%, #67 of 524), and trails on high rents ($2,175/mo, #439 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Severn?
Severn's cost of living index is 104.5, 4% above the US level of 100 and #923 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,175/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $517,542, 21% above the typical Maryland home ($428,308).
Is Severn safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Severn alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Severn crime rate or rank it on safety. Maryland as a whole records 358 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Severn?
The median household in Severn earns $134,423, 62% above the US figure of $83,163 and 31% above Maryland ($102,905). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Severn?
Median rent in Severn is $2,175/mo (Census), #1160 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,336/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 19.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Severn?
The typical home value in Severn is $517,542, up 1.3% in a year, against $428,308 for Maryland and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $479,200.
How are the public schools in Severn?
Severn's 4 public schools graduate 89% of students in four years (Maryland 86.3%), with 13.4 students per teacher and $17,624 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Severn?
The average commute is 27.8 minutes, #984 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 32.3 minutes across Maryland. 9.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Severn?
Severn averages 56.2°F over the year, 76°F in summer and 36.5°F in winter, with 45 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Severn walkable?
Severn scores 7.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1105 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Severn at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Anne Arundel County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.05% of building value, lower than 100% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Severn?
Anne Arundel County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 88% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Severn?
Severn has 58,402 residents. The median resident of Severn is 36.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 46.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #330 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Severn compare with the rest of Maryland?
Severn ranks #9 of the 20 Maryland cities we track, with a score of 66 against Maryland's statewide 53.6. Its households earn 31% above the Maryland median. Homes are 21% above the typical Maryland home.
What cities are similar in size to Severn?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Severn's population of 58,402 are Weymouth Town, MA (#291 overall), Terre Haute, IN (#1116 overall), Carson City, NV (#686 overall), Lenexa, KS (#101 overall), and Lake Havasu City, AZ (#819 overall). Severn is #154.