The Town FilesLake Shore, Maryland
Community in Anne Arundel County · population 19,551 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $473,600
- Household income
- $130,689
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 42.1
Lake Shore is a community of 19,551 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The median home is worth $473,600, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more seaside character than 97% of Maryland towns, easier by car than 80% of Maryland towns.
How Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore is worth $473,600, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $130,689, which is more affordable than 61% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,806 a month. 90.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Shore | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $473,600 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,806 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $130,689 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.9% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Lake Shore
| People | Lake Shore | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.4% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 15.3% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 30.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.3% | 94.3% |
Weather in Lake Shore
July highs average 86.0°F and January lows 29.8°F. About 44.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.7 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Shore since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 1, 2021 about 6.4 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 30 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 14, 2021.
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 Lake Shore itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Towns near Lake Shore
- Arnold, MD3.5 mi · 24,064 people · home $564,200
- Severna Park, MD4.1 mi · 39,933 people · home $647,200
- Cape St. Claire, MD4.1 mi · 9,179 people · home $488,200
- Herald Harbor, MD5.4 mi · 2,869 people · home $598,600
- Riviera Beach, MD5.4 mi · 12,384 people · home $350,300
- Pasadena, MD5.8 mi · 32,979 people · home $423,400
- Glen Burnie, MD7.7 mi · 72,891 people · home $348,900
- Parole, MD7.9 mi · 17,877 people · home $533,500
Lake Shore questions
Is Lake Shore, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Shore scores better for retirees than 43% of Maryland towns and quieter than 63%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Lake Shore?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Shore is valued at $473,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $130,689, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,806 a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Shore?
July highs average 86.0°F and January lows 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.0 inches of precipitation a year and 19.7 inches of snow.
Does Lake Shore get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Shore since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 1, 2021. 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)