Parkville, MD

Real estate in Parkville, MD is a hot commodity. The city has seen an influx of young professionals and families looking for suburban living without the high cost of living in the Washington D.C. area. Parkville's proximity to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., as well as its many amenities, make it a desirable place to live.

The median home price in Parkville is $269,000, which is significantly lower than the median home price in neighboring Towson ($405,000) or Baltimore ($412,500). However, because Parkville is not as densely populated as some of its neighboring cities, there are still plenty of homes available for purchase or rent. In addition to being affordable compared to other areas in Maryland and DC, Parkville also offers a variety of housing options that include single-family homes and townhouses as well as apartments and condos.

Parkville's schools are some of its most popular features. The city has two public schools - Parkville Elementary School (K-5) and Parkville Middle School (6-8), both rated excellent by the Maryland State Department of Education - along with one Catholic school - St John Vianney Elementary School (K-8). There are also several private schools available including Blessed Sacrament School (Pre-K-8), Saint Ignatius College Preparatory (9th through 12th grades), Georgetown Preparatory School (Pre-K through 8th grade), Trinity Episcopal Day School (Pre-K through 8th grade), and Wilde Lake High School (9th through 12th grades).

Residents have access to a number of parks including Heritage Hill Regional Park with hiking trails and a playground; Brookside Gardens with tennis courts; Glen Burnie Reservoir with fishing; Druid Hill Golf Course; Northwest Branch Trail; Cross Keys Shopping Center with stores such as Target and Barnes & Noble; several restaurants including Five Guys Burgers & Fries; Starbucks Coffee Roasters; Panera Bread Co.; CVS Pharmacy; Ace Hardware Store; Rite Aid Pharmacy; Bank Of America branch located at Cross Keys Shopping Center on Route 1 South near intersection with Route 2 Westbound exit ramp from I-95 Northbound onto Route 1 Southbound towards Towson/ Baltimore City line