The Town FilesGambrills, Maryland
Community in Anne Arundel County · population 3,034 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $584,800
- Household income
- $148,594
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 42.7
Gambrills is a community of 3,034 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The median home is worth $584,800, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for families than 93% of Maryland towns, more of a college town than 86% of Maryland towns, more upscale than 74% of Maryland towns.
How Gambrills ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gambrills is worth $584,800, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $148,594, which is more affordable than 45% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,076 a month. 91.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gambrills | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $584,800 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,076 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $148,594 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.8% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gambrills
| People | Gambrills | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.4% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 15.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.0% | — |
| Work from home | 21.2% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 94.3% |
Weather in Gambrills
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.3 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gambrills since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 9, 1961 about 7.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 28, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 2, 1998.
Severe weather in Anne Arundel County since 1996
Anne Arundel County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County had 288,447 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,546 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Gambrills itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Gambrills
8 public schools with 9,482 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mill High | 9-12 | 2,489 | 17.2 |
| Crofton High School | 9-12 | 1,896 | 19.8 |
| Arundel High | 9-12 | 1,646 | 17.9 |
| Crofton Middle | 6-8 | 1,335 | 17.3 |
| Old Mill Middle South | 6-8 | 963 | 13.2 |
| Four Seasons Elementary | PK-5 | 656 | 14.9 |
| Shipley's Choice Elementary | PK-5 | 347 | 15.1 |
| Ruth Parker Eason School | PK-12 | 150 | 6.0 |
Towns near Gambrills
- Odenton, MD2.9 mi · 42,947 people · home $435,300
- Severn, MD3.8 mi · 57,118 people · home $479,200
- Severna Park, MD4.6 mi · 39,933 people · home $647,200
- Glen Burnie, MD5.0 mi · 72,891 people · home $348,900
- Herald Harbor, MD5.0 mi · 2,869 people · home $598,600
- Fort Meade, MD5.0 mi · 9,324 people · home —
- Crofton, MD5.6 mi · 29,641 people · home $519,900
- Pasadena, MD6.5 mi · 32,979 people · home $423,400
Gambrills questions
Is Gambrills, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gambrills scores better for retirees than 45% of Maryland towns and quieter than 62%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in Gambrills?
The median owner-occupied home in Gambrills is valued at $584,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $148,594, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $2,076 a month.
What is the weather like in Gambrills?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 19.3 inches of snow.
Does Gambrills get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gambrills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 9, 1961. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)