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About Woodlawn, MD

About Woodlawn, MD

Headquarters to the Social Security Administration

Perhaps best known as the home of the Social Security Administration, the community of Woodlawn in Baltimore County is a mixed-use residential and commercial area. “There was a lot of interest and people moving out there to be closer to the Social Security Administration and Security Boulevard back in the 70s,” explains Charles Marshall, longtime area resident and Realtor with RE/MAX. “The houses are moderately priced and people can afford them, plus you’ve got Windsor Mill to the north, Ellicott City to the west and Catonsville to the south, which are all popular areas, attractions, too.”

Homes in Woodlawn

Homes in Woodlawn consist of a variety of styles from detached single-family homes to semi-detached duplexes and town house options. Prospective buyers can choose from single-family homes in minimalist designs like cottages, ramblers and split-levels, or opt for the larger newly constructed traditional builds. The average sales price is $316,000 with price points varying depending on the age, size and condition of the property.

Learning in Baltimore County Public Schools

Students here attend Baltimore County Public Schools like Chadwick Elementary, Southwest Academy Middle and Woodlawn High School. Serving over 1700 students in ninth through twelfth grades, Woodlawn boasts a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and received a ranking of ‘C-’ from Niche.com.

Retail on Security Boulevard

For all your daily essentials, residents will find everything they need and more along Security Boulevard. Home to a Weis Supermarket, a wide variety of casual eateries, drug stores and gas stations, you can knock out all of your errands in one fell swoop. Nearby, the Security Square Mall, which has served the community for over 50 years, offers additional retail and dining options, an AMC movie theater, and anchor-stores like Macy’s and the Burlington Coat Factory. In addition to housing the large Social Security Administration campus, Woodlawn is also home to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which offers additional employment opportunities for residents in the area.

Green spaces and commutes in Woodlawn

For some time outdoors, one of the most expansive and popular spots in this area is Patapsco Valley State Park. Featuring eight recreational areas spanning over 16,000 acres along the Patapsco River, this park is known for its many scenic trails. Residents of Woodlawn are closest to the Hollofield area, which is home to the park’s headquarters, one of their two campgrounds and offers a stunning overlook of the entire Patapsco Valley too. And when you're ready for a change of pace, remember Woodlawn is conveniently located in direct proximity to the major thoroughfares of I-695, I-70, and I-40.

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Woodlawn by the Numbers

$335K
Average Housing Value
25
Average Days on Market

Average Home Value



Source: Public Records

Top Schools in Woodlawn, MD

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Best Public Elementary Schools

Woodbridge Elementary School
#1 Woodbridge Elementary School
B+
Niche
8
GreatSchools
Hollifield Station Elementary School
#2 Hollifield Station Elementary School
A-
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Chadwick Elementary School
#3 Chadwick Elementary School
B
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Powhatan Elementary School
#4 Powhatan Elementary School
C+
Niche
6
GreatSchools
Westowne Elementary
#5 Westowne Elementary
B
Niche
4
GreatSchools
Johnnycake Elementary School
#6 Johnnycake Elementary School
C+
Niche
5
GreatSchools
Winfield Elementary School
#7 Winfield Elementary School
C+
Niche
5
GreatSchools
Featherbed Lane Elementary
#8 Featherbed Lane Elementary
C+
Niche
4
GreatSchools
Edmondson Heights Elementary School
#9 Edmondson Heights Elementary School
C
Niche
4
GreatSchools

Best Public Middle Schools

Patapsco Middle School
#1 Patapsco Middle School
A
Niche
8
GreatSchools
Catonsville Middle School
#2 Catonsville Middle School
B
Niche
3
GreatSchools
Woodlawn Middle School
#3 Woodlawn Middle School
C
Niche
4
GreatSchools
Southwest Academy
#4 Southwest Academy
C+
Niche
3
GreatSchools
Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle School
#5 Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle School
C-
Niche
4
GreatSchools
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
#6 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
C-
Niche
4
GreatSchools
Windsor Mill Middle School
#7 Windsor Mill Middle School
C
Niche
3
GreatSchools
Booker T. Washington Middle School
#8 Booker T. Washington Middle School
C-
Niche
2
GreatSchools

Best Public High Schools

Mount Hebron High School
#1 Mount Hebron High School
A+
Niche
9
GreatSchools
Catonsville High School
#2 Catonsville High School
A-
Niche
7
GreatSchools
Randallstown High School
#3 Randallstown High School
C-
Niche
4
GreatSchools
Paul Laurence Dunbar Community High School
#4 Paul Laurence Dunbar Community High School
C
Niche
3
GreatSchools
Digital Harbor High School
#5 Digital Harbor High School
C
Niche
2
GreatSchools
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
#6 Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
C
Niche
2
GreatSchools
Woodlawn High School
#7 Woodlawn High School
C
Niche
2
GreatSchools
Forest Park High School
#8 Forest Park High School
C-
Niche
2
GreatSchools
Patterson High School
#9 Patterson High School
C
Niche
1
GreatSchools

Best Private Schools

Children's Manor Montessori School - Baltimore
#1 Children's Manor Montessori School - Baltimore
A-
Niche
Emmanuel Lutheran School
#2 Emmanuel Lutheran School
A-
Niche
Al-Rahmah School
#3 Al-Rahmah School
C+
Niche

Agents Specializing in this Area

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