Ferndale, Maryland
Ferndale is a community of 17,529 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Why visit Ferndale
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 115 places to eat and 6 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Benson–Hammond House, First Avenue School, Glen Burnie Outdoor Ice Skating and TotsVille Indoor Playground.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Ferndale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ferndale
Ferndale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 17,091.
From the Wikipedia article Ferndale, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks13
Benson–Hammond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Maryland
First Avenue School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic school building in Maryland, USA
Linthicum Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Queenstown Rosenwald School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Rosenwald School in Anne Arundel County, United States of America
Sunnyfields
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Turkey Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Linthicum Heights, Maryland
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Twin Oaks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Polish Home Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
United States Coast Guard Yard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
National Electronics Museum
Museum · 2.8 mi
Museum in Linthicum, Maryland
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Glen Burnie Outdoor Ice Skating
Sports field and stadium · 1.6 mi
103C Crain Highway North, Glen Burnie
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes115
Bonefish Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
6711 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Chuck E. Cheese
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
6637 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00
East Moon Asian Bistro
Restaurant · Asian · 1.5 mi
7400 Ritchie Lane, Glen Burnie
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
First Watch
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 1.2 mi
6620 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
Hot Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.0 mi
452 North Camp Meade Road, Linthicum
Tu off; Mo,We,Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00
Mi Pueblito
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
6914 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
6713 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie
Mo-Su 11:00-21:45
Romano's Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
6905 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
103 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Extended Stay America - Baltimore - Glen Burnie
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
104 Chesapeake Center Court, Glen Burnie
La Quinta Inn & Suites Baltimore S. Glen Burnie
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
6323 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie
Comfort Inn and Suites BWI Airport
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
6921 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Baltimore
Churches and places of worship20
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
7436 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Glen Burnie
Light of the World Family Ministries
Church · Nondenominational · 1.8 mi
9 3rd Avenue Southwest, Glen Burnie
Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
6405 South Orchard Road, Linthicum Heights
Holy Cross Orthodox Church
Church · Antiochian Orthodox · 1.6 mi
105 North Camp Meade Road, Linthicum Heights
St. Mary and St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church
Church · Coptic Orthodox · 1.8 mi
116 Marydel Road, Linthicum Heights
Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.4 mi
713 Cabin Branch Lane, Linthicum Heights
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Healthcare8
Map of Ferndale
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Baltimore Wash Intl Ap 72406 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Anne Arundel County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Baltimore-Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Brooklyn Park 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Arbutus 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Elkridge 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Baltimore 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Catonsville 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Dundalk 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Columbia 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Ellicott City 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Crofton 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Arnold 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- MTA Maryland Light Rail Ferndale Station, Onore Baka Sama, Public domain
- 2019-07-25 11 22 15 View north along Interstate 97 (Glen Burnie Bypass) from the overpass for Wellham Avenue in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-25 11 21 28 View south along Interstate 97 (Glen Burnie Bypass) from the overpass for Wellham Avenue in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-21 17 09 44 View south along Interstate 97 (Glen Burnie Bypass) at Exit 16 (Maryland State Route 648-Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Ferndale, Glen Burnie) in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-21 11 56 15 View north along Interstate 97 (Glen Burnie Bypass) at Exit 17A (Interstate 695 WEST, Baltimore, Towson) in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-22 19 02 14 View north along Maryland State Route 648 (Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard) from the overpass for Interstate 97 (Glen Burnie Bypass) in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-12 14 02 53 View south along Interstate 97 (Glen Burnie Bypass) at Furnace Branch Road in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-22 19 00 30 View south along Maryland State Route 648 (Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard) from the overpass for Interstate 97 (Glen Burnie Bypass) in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-21 11 53 28 View north along Interstate 97 (Glen Burnie Bypass) at Exit 16 (Maryland State Route 648-Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Glen Burnie, Ferndale) in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-21 11 57 59 View north along Interstate 895A (Glen Burnie Bypass) at Exit 17B (Interstate 695 EAST, Key Bridge, Dundalk) on the edge of Linthicum and Ferndale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-25 11 34 09 View south along Interstate 895A (Glen Burnie Bypass) from the overpass for Interstate 97 northbound on the edge of Linthicum and Ferndale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-21 17 11 43 View south along Interstate 97 (Glen Burnie Bypass) at Exit 15 (Maryland State Route 162-Aviation Boulevard, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport) in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-25 11 34 39 View north along Interstate 895A (Glen Burnie Bypass) from the overpass for Interstate 97 northbound on the edge of Linthicum and Ferndale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-09 16 15 08 View south along Maryland State Route 3 Business (Crain Highway) just north of Maryland State Route 270 (Furnace Branch Road) in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-15 07 24 17 View south along Maryland State Route 3 Business (Crain Highway) just south of Maryland State Route 2 (Governor Ritchie Highway) in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-25 11 49 18 View south along Interstate 895A (Glen Burnie Bypass) from the overpass for Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) on the edge of Ferndale and Linthicum in Anne Arundel County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-20 10 03 51 View north along Maryland State Route 2 (Governor Ritchie Highway) just south of Maryland State Route 710 EAST (TO Interstate 695 EAST) on the edge of Ferndale and Glen Burnie in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-10 15 56 38 View south along Maryland State Route 162 (Aviation Boulevard) at Maryland State Route 762 (Andover Road) in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-14 10 49 46 View west along the Inner Loop of the Baltimore Beltway (Interstate 695) at Exit 5 (Maryland State Route 648-Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Ferndale) on the edge of Brooklyn Park..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-10 15 34 43 View northwest along Maryland State Route 762 (Andover Road) at Maryland State Route 162 (Aviation Boulevard) in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-12 07 22 37 View northwest along Maryland State Route 762 (Andover Road) at Maryland State Route 162 (Aviation Boulevard) in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-12 08 40 21 View west along Maryland State Route 176 (Dorsey Road) at Maryland State Route 648 (Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard) in Ferndale, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-14 10 48 01 View west along the Inner Loop of the Baltimore Beltway (Interstate 695) at Exit 4 (Interstate 97 SOUTH, Annapolis, Bay Bridge) on the edge of Brooklyn Park and Ferndale in Anne..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-14 16 45 57 View east along the Outer Loop of the Baltimore Beltway (Interstate 695) at Exit 3B (Maryland State Route 2 SOUTH-Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie) on the edge of Brooklyn Park and..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-20 18 30 42 View south along Maryland State Route 2 (Governor Ritchie Highway) just north of Maryland State Route 710 EAST (TO Interstate 695 EAST) on the edge of Ferndale and Glen Burnie in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-10 16 14 20 View east along Maryland State Route 176 (Dorsey Road) just west of Maryland State Route 648 (Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard) on the edge of Ferndale and Glen Burnie in Anne..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Turkey Hill Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Linthicum Heights Historic District View 2 Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Queenstown Rosenwald School Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- First Avenue School Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Benson-Hammond House Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Sunnyfields Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Twin Oaks Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- U-Haul sky, Andreas P, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-15 07 27 00 View south along Maryland State Route 3 Business (Crain Highway) at Maryland State Route 270 (Furnace Branch Road) in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-25 11 43 48 View south along Interstate 97 from the overpass for eastbound Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) in Linthicum, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-25 11 45 23 View north along Interstate 97 from the overpass for eastbound Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) on the edge of Brooklyn Park and Linthicum in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-20 09 59 26 View north along Maryland State Route 2 (Governor Ritchie Highway) just south of Maryland State Route 270 (Furnace Branch Road) in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-07-25 11 59 38 View north along Interstate 895A (Glen Burnie Bypass) from the overpass for Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) in Brooklyn Park, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-12 18 01 14 View south along Maryland State Route 270 (Furnace Branch Road) at Maryland State Route 2 (Governor Ritchie Highway) in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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