Moving to Lake Shore, MD

About Lake Shore

Lake Shore is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, located east of Pasadena. The population of Lake Shore was 19,477 at the 2010 census. It is partially bordered by tidal inlets to the bay, notably Magothy River to the south and Main Creek to the northeast.

Home prices in Lake Shore

The median list in Lake Shore is $575,000.

Commuting from Lake Shore

• 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).
• Maryland Route 177 (Mountain Road) is the main route through the community, running generally east–west along the center of the peninsula.

Schools in Lake Shore

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.

Lake Shore FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Lake Shore, MD?
  The median list in Lake Shore is $575,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Lake Shore, 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 Lake Shore, MD?
  Lake Shore 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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