Baltimore metro, MD relocation guide
Moving to Savage, MD
About Savage
Savage is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Howard County, Maryland, United States, approximately 18 miles (29 km) south of Baltimore and 21 miles (34 km) north of Washington, DC It is situated close to the city of Laurel and to the planned community of Columbia. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 7,542. The former mill town is a registered historic place, and has several original buildings preserved within and around the Savage Mill Historic District.
Home prices in Savage
The median list in Savage is $399,900.
Top places in Savage
- Savage Mill Historic District.
Commuting from Savage
- MARC Camden Line serves Dorsey, Jessup, and Savage (per Wikipedia MARC station pages); Camden Line runs Baltimore Camden Station–Washington Union Station.
- MARC Penn Line is reachable just over the county line at BWI Rail Station and Odenton (Anne Arundel County).
- Highways: US-29, I-95, MD-32, MD-100.
- Approximate drive to downtown Baltimore: ~20–35 minutes; to downtown Washington, D.C.: ~30–45 minutes (longer at peak). MARC Camden Line Savage–Union Station is roughly 45–55 minutes (approximate).
- U.S. Route 1 (Washington Boulevard) forms the southeast edge of the CDP.
- The historic Savage mill village is located in the southern part of the CDP, while a major freeway interchange between Interstate 95 and Maryland Route 32 sits on the northern edge of the CDP.
Schools in Savage
Public schools: Howard County Public School System. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Savage FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Savage, MD?
The median list in Savage is $399,900. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Savage, MD?
MARC Camden Line serves Dorsey, Jessup, and Savage (per Wikipedia MARC station pages); Camden Line runs Baltimore Camden Station–Washington Union Station. - Which school district serves Savage, MD?
Savage is served by Howard County Public School System. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.