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Odenton, MD vs Eldersburg, MD

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Are people in Eldersburg older or younger than people in Odenton?
- The Median Age in Eldersburg is 4.8 years older than in Odenton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Eldersburg or Odenton?
- Eldersburg housing costs are 10.9% more expensive than Odenton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Eldersburg or Odenton?
- The average commute for residents of Eldersburg is 4.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Odenton.

Things to do in Odenton?
Odenton, Maryland is found in Anne Arundel county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from The Annapolis Opera to B&O Railroad Station Museum as well as restaurants like Thai Curry Kitchen.

Things to do in Eldersburg?
Eldersburg, MD is an unincorporated community situated at the heart of Carroll County otherwise known as “The Crossroads” since it’s at the intersection between Maryland Routes 26 & 32! It's full of charming homes surrounded by rolling hills that attract weekenders from all over who come to take part in activities like mountain biking or fishing at Piney Run Park nearby!

 Odenton, MDEldersburg, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,418329,725,481
 Median Income$104,891  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$423,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Odenton    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

There was a recent survey that MD residents feel (in a majority) that the place is good for work, but for all the supposed attractions and things to do, they will likely  More

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Over 10 years ago

I like a lot of things about Maryland - the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, Ocean City and the Eastern Shore, but the state is getting too expensive to live in. Housing  More

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Over 17 years ago

I love that I can get the local paper and only see like 3 minor things in the Police Beat section!!! Great place for kids! Not as diverse as some areas - - -pretty much  More

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Reviews for Eldersburg    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Ive lived here most of my life and Im beyond over it. If your a caucasian, amateur, obsessed with overaccomplishment and materialism....You will fit right in. Im on a  More

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Over 13 years ago

Eldersburg and Sykesville Maryland are 2 cities whose names are fairly interchangeable. I've lived in many places all over MD and have to say that these are by far the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I comute 1 hour for work and these people are in a race to get everywhere. The majority of people are high strung and unstable. The cities all around are filled with  More

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