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Calverton

Calverton

Located in Montgomery County

$559,746 Average Value

Calverton spans two counties and offers easy access to amenities

Founded in 1964, the community of Calverton spans two counties (Prince George’s County and Montgomery County) and offers residents a range of housing options, as well as proximity to retail amenities, the Adventist HealthCare White Oak Hospital and several major thoroughfares.

This is Calverton, a suburb of the greater Montgomery County and Prince George’s County areas.

The Calverton neighborhood offers side gabled Colonial Revivals as a home style option.
The Calverton neighborhood offers side gabled Colonial Revivals as a home style option.
Get around town easily with Calverton's Tech Road Park & Ride in Calverton, Maryland.
Get around town easily with Calverton's Tech Road Park & Ride in Calverton, Maryland.
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From condos to Colonials, housing fits many budgets and needs

An expansive suburb, Calverton is located in central Maryland, just 10-minutes west of Beltsville and about twenty minutes north of Silver Spring. Comprised of over 1500 households, Calverton offers residents a range of homes in a variety of sizes and styles. Prospective buyers can choose from detached single-family homes in minimalist designs like cottages, Cape Cods and split-levels, or opt for traditional new builds and colonial revival styles. Calverton also offers two-storied town houses and condo options. The average sales price in Calverton is $450,000, but price points can vary from the mid $100,000s for a one-bedroom one-bath condo; to the mid $400,000s for a three-bedroom two-bathroom town home; and into the high $700,000s for a four-bedroom, five-bath Colonial with an attached two-car garage. Most homes in Calverton are situated on quarter-acre lots and include well-manicured front and back yards and short paved driveways.

The Columbia Towers Condominium in Calverton offers private balconies and outdoor spaces.
The Columbia Towers Condominium in Calverton offers private balconies and outdoor spaces.
Colonial Revivals have large front lawns to match in the town of Calverton, Maryland.
Colonial Revivals have large front lawns to match in the town of Calverton, Maryland.
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Local schools include Calverton Elementary and Paint Branch High

School districts in Calverton are dictated by a student’s home address. For those who fall within the Prince George’s Public School System, you’ll attend schools like Calverton Elementary, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle and High Point High School. For those in Montgomery County, a typical pathway would be Galway Elementary, Briggs Chaney Middle School and Paint Branch High. The Prince George’s County School District is ranked as the third best for athletes in all of Maryland, while Montgomery County ranks as the second-best overall school district in the state, according to Niche.com.

Learners living in the Calverton neighborhood can attend the Calverton Elementary School.
Learners living in the Calverton neighborhood can attend the Calverton Elementary School.
Paint Branch High School: Fostering a culture of creativity and success.
Paint Branch High School: Fostering a culture of creativity and success.
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Local parks and a swim club offer plenty of ways to stay active

With residents belonging to two separate county governments, local organizations like the Calverton Citizen’s Association, oversee communal entities like the Calverton Swim Club, which provides a place for locals to gather for aquatic activities as well as volleyball matches. For those who want to get outdoors, a visit to one of three local parks will help you expend some energy. The Calverton-Galway Local Park features baseball diamonds, a playground and athletic fields, while the Fairland Recreational Park to the north offers miles of paved and natural trails across its 322-acres.

Behind the Calverton Elementary School is Calverton Park.
Behind the Calverton Elementary School is Calverton Park.
Play a game of soccer with friends at Calverton's Stonehedge Local Park.
Play a game of soccer with friends at Calverton's Stonehedge Local Park.
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Shopping plazas offer big-box stores, groceries and dining

For all your everyday amenities, Calverton’s commercial hub lies to the south of the community and offers a multitude of retail options, and industrial and office spaces. Bordered to the west by US-29/Columbia Pike, and to the east by Cherry Hill Road, this area features three shopping plazas each with unique offerings. For big box retailers and grocery options, The Orchard Shopping Center off of Cherry Hill Road, features a Target, Kohls department store, a PetSmart and both a Giant and Aldi supermarkets. While the Westech Village Corner off of Old Columbia Pike primarily features chain restaurants for quick bites, like Qdoba, TGIFridays and Chick-fila.

Orchard Shopping Center's Target, located in the heart of Calverton.
Orchard Shopping Center's Target, located in the heart of Calverton.
Local restaurants and eateries are plentiful in the Westech Village Corner of Calverton.
Local restaurants and eateries are plentiful in the Westech Village Corner of Calverton.
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Commuters benefit from nearby highways and transit options

For those who commute to and from neighboring cities, public parking lots, like the Maryland MDOT Park & Ride system, offers free parking for those who wish to carpool or take public transit. In addition, being nearly equidistant between, residents’ access to the Intercounty Connector (I-200), I-95, and I-29 means you can get where you need to be, fast.

Right next door, residents can rest easy knowing that the Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center is just minutes from their front door. With over 115 years of service in this community, this hospital is the first comprehensive cardiac center in Montgomery County and also provides emergency, stroke, maternity, cancer, surgical and orthopedic care.

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
10
Median Year Built
2020
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,822

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Calverton Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
19,010
Median Age
45
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$99,516
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$121,505

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
47.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

33 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®®

50 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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