Moving to Fort Meade, MD

About Fort Meade

Fort Meade is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 9,324 at the 2020 census. It is the home to the National Security Agency, Central Security Service, United States Cyber Command and the Defense Information Systems Agency, which are located on the US Army post Fort George G.

Home prices in Fort Meade

Home prices in Fort Meade vary by neighborhood and property type.

Commuting from Fort Meade

• MARC Penn Line serves the county at BWI Rail Station and Odenton (per Wikipedia MARC station pages); Penn Line runs Baltimore Penn Station–Washington Union Station.
• MTA Light RailLink has two southern branches serving BWI Airport and Glen Burnie/Cromwell.
• Highways: I-95, I-695, MD-100, MD-32, US-50 (to Annapolis and across to the Eastern Shore).
• Approximate drive to downtown Baltimore: ~20–35 minutes from most of the county; to downtown Washington, D.C.: ~35–55 minutes (longer at peak). MARC Penn Line BWI–Union Station is roughly 35–45 minutes (approximate).
• Exit 38A off Interstate 95 (in adjacent Howard County ) also offers access to here.

Schools in Fort Meade

Public schools: Anne Arundel County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Fort Meade FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Fort Meade, MD?
  Home prices in Fort Meade vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Fort Meade, MD?
  MARC Penn Line serves the county at BWI Rail Station and Odenton (per Wikipedia MARC station pages); Penn Line runs Baltimore Penn Station–Washington Union Station.
• Which school district serves Fort Meade, MD?
  Fort Meade is served by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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