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Owings Mills, MD

Owings Mills is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It is a suburb of Baltimore. Per the 2020 census, the population was 35,674. Owings Mills is home to the northern terminus of the Baltimore Metro Subway, and housed the Owings Mills Mall until its closure in 2015. It is also home to the Baltimore Ravens' headquarters facility, and the studios for Maryland Public Television. In 2008, CNNMoney.com named Owings Mills number 49 of the "100 Best Places to Live and Launch". 

Owings Mills is located at 39°24′44″N 76°47′35″W (39.412282, −76.793065). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.6 square miles (25 km²), all land.

As of the census of 2010, there were 30,622 people and 12,525 households in the CDP. The population density was 3,189.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,231.6/km²). There were 13,282 housing units, at an average density of 1,383.5 per square mile (534.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 34.3% White, 51.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 7.8% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, 3.3% some other race, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of the population.

There were 12,525 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were headed by married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. Of all households 33.2% were made up of individuals, and 7.1% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34, and the average family size was 3.01.

Owings Mills is home to a satellite branch of the three campuses of the Community College of Baltimore County system (CCBC) (Dundalk, Essex and Catonsville) and a branch of the ITT Technical Institute. Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie College), opened its Owings Mills campus in 2004, an addition to its original Stevenson campus nearby to the east.

Owings Mills places a strong emphasis on health and wellness to its residents. Greater Baltimore Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. LifeBridge Health & Fitness has state-of-the-art equipment, trained fitness professionals, and unique amenities for fitness needs. For fitness enthusiasts, Merritt Clubs Owings Mills provides a comprehensive range of workout options, including group classes and personal training. At Anarchy Gym, you can experience a unique, high-intensity workout environment tailored to serious fitness goals. For a more relaxed fitness approach, Club Pilates offers tailored Pilates classes to enhance flexibility and core strength. Honey Skincare Studio provides a luxurious array of skincare treatments and wellness services.

Top sites in Owings Mills, MD are Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area, Irvine Nature Center, and Northwest Regional Park. 

Population: 35,626 (2023). ZIP code: 21117. Area code(s): 410, 443, and 667. Area: 9.6 square miles (25 km²). Elevation: 499 ft (152 m).

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What are the demographics of Owings Mills, MD?

As of the census of 2010, there were 30,622 people and 12,525 households in the CDP. The population density was 3,189.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,231.6/km²). There were 13,282 housing units, at an average density of 1,383.5 per square mile (534.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 34.3% White, 51.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 7.8% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, 3.3% some other race, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of the population.

Is Owings Mills, MD a good place to live?

Owings Mills is a suburb of Baltimore with a population of 34,999. Owings Mills is in Baltimore County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Owings Mills offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Owings Mills there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Owings Mills and residents tend to be liberal.

What is the crime rate of Owings Mills, MD?

The crime rate in Owings Mills is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 24 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Owings Mills is 1 in 41. Based on FBI crime data, Owings Mills is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Maryland, Owings Mills has a crime rate that is higher than 82% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

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Baltimore County

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Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area

Irvine Nature Center

Northwest Regional Park

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

LifeBridge Health & Fitness

Merritt Clubs

Anarchy Gym

Club Pilates

Honey Skincare Studio

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