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Catonsville, MD

Catonsville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Baltimore County, Maryland. The population was 44,701 at the 2020 US Census. The community is a streetcar suburb of Baltimore along the city's western border. The town is known for its proximity to the Patapsco River and Patapsco Valley State Park, making it a regional mountain biking hub. The town is also notable as a local hotbed of music, earning it the official nickname of "Music City, Maryland." Catonsville contains the majority of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), a major public research university with close to 14,000 students. 

Catonsville is located at 39°16′26″N 76°44′17″W (39.273756, −76.738012). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.0 square miles (36 km²), all land.

Catonsville lies above the Fall Line within the Piedmont Region of Maryland, a region characterized by broad, rolling upland punctuated by deep gorges cut by rivers. Catonsville overlooks the coastal plain and Chesapeake Bay to the East. The Appalachian Mountains lie approximately 40 miles west of the town.

Catonsville is centered along Frederick Road (Maryland Route 144), once the main road from Baltimore leading to points west replacing what is now called Old Frederick Road. Johnnycake Road and Academy Road form the northern and northeastern boundaries of Catonsville, the Patapsco River provides the western and southern boundaries, Gun Road, Shelbourne Road Linden Avenue, Circle Drive, and Wilkens Avenue form the southeastern boundaries while Baltimore City forms the eastern boundary. Catonsville is bordered by Woodlawn to the north, Baltimore to the east, Arbutus to the southeast, Ilchester to the southwest, and Ellicott City to the west.

In addition to Frederick Road (Exit 13), Interstate 695 (the Baltimore Beltway) services Wilkens Avenue (Maryland Route 372), Edmondson Avenue, and the Baltimore National Pike (U.S. Route 40) via Exits 12, 14, and 15, respectively, with the latter two thoroughfares later converging in Baltimore City to the east. The main north-south roads in the area are Rolling Road (which is also Maryland Route 166 south of Frederick Road), Ingleside Avenue, and Bloomsbury Avenue. Catonsville is a terminus of the Trolley Line Number 9 Trail and the Short Line Railroad Trail.

In Catonsville, a strong emphasis is placed on health and wellness. The Catonsville Y in Greater Baltimore plays a pivotal role in promoting fitness, offering residents access to fitness programs, swimming pools, and an array of activities suitable for all ages. Catonsville ensures residents have access to quality healthcare services through institutions like the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. Heavenly Hands provides therapeutic massages and holistic wellness treatments. Club and Cycle offers dynamic cycling classes and fitness training sessions. Yoga Revelation specializes in yoga classes for all levels, promoting physical and mental well-being. Ojas Massage & Skin Care focuses on personalized skincare treatments and therapeutic massages. Elite SFN provides comprehensive fitness training, including boxing and personal training. 

Top sites in Catonsville, MD are Patapsco Valley State Park, B&O Ellicott City Station Museum, and Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum.

Population: 42,717 (2023). ZIP codes: 21228, 21229, 21250. Area codes: 410, 443, and 667. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Area: 14.0 square miles (36 km²).

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What is Catonsville, MD known for? 

The town is known for its proximity to the Patapsco River and Patapsco Valley State Park, making it a regional mountain biking hub. The town is also notable as a local hotbed of music, earning it the official nickname of "Music City, Maryland." Catonsville contains the majority of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), a major public research university with close to 14,000 students. Frederick Road in Downtown Catonsville.

What are the demographics of Catonsville, MD?

In 2010 Catonsville had a population of 41,567. The ethnic and racial composition of the population was 73.4% non-Hispanic white, 14.3% non-Hispanic black, 0.3% Native American, 6.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% non-Hispanic from some other race, 2.4% from two or more races and 3.4% Hispanic or Latino from any race. The median income for a household in the CDP was $53,061, and the median income for a family was $67,005. 

Is Catonsville, MD a good place to live?

Catonsville is a suburb of Baltimore with a population of 42,767. Catonsville is in Baltimore County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Catonsville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Catonsville, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Catonsville and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Catonsville are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia

Baltimore County

Niche

Patapsco Valley State Park

Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum

B&O Ellicott City Station Museum

Catonsville Y in Greater Baltimore

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

Heavenly Hands

Club and Cycle

Yoga Revelation

Ojas Massage & Skin Care

Elite SFN

Lurman Woodland Theatre

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