Catonsville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Baltimore County, Maryland. Catonsville is bordered by Woodlawn to the north, by Baltimore to the east, by Elkridge to the south, and by Ellicott City to its west.
Catonsville is the home of University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), a public research university with over 12,000 students.
Catonsville offers the advantage of convenient access to Baltimore City combined with the beauty and peacefulness of the suburbs of Baltimore County. The western edge of Catonsville is bordered by the Patapsco River, and includes part of the beautiful and serene Patapsco Valley State Park. Also close by to Catonsville are Historic Ellicott City and the city of Columbia.
Catonsville has a great reputation for education. We have several excellent private and academic schools in the area as well as our public schools. Our public elementary and secondary schools are among the best in Baltimore County, offering gifted and talented educational programs and a multitude of learning activities.
Looking for something to do - why not check out Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum? This museum and park pays tribute to the African-American astronomical, mathematical, and agricultural pioneer Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806) who lived most of his life in a one-room log home in Southern Baltimore County.
During the summer come and enjoy the Annual Catonsville July 4th Parade and Fireworks Celebrations. This is one of Catonsville's premiere attractions for both local residents and area visitors. The Annual Independence Day Celebrations run throughout the day around Catonsville.
Or if you'd like, check out the Annual Catonsville Arts and Crafts Festival. Each year hundreds of crafters and artisans come to the Frederick Road business district between Bloomsbury Avenue/Ingleside Avenue and Melvin Avenue in Catonsville and set up stands to display a wide variety of arts and crafts. The events also include food stands and entertainment for adults and kids.
So whether you want to hang out at the river, or take in some history, Catonsville can offer it all, along with the convenience of being close to major metropolitan areas. Come check out Catonsville, we have so much to offer and we are proud of our town!
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $331,558
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $346,977; Detached houses: $373,246; Townhouses or other attached units: $288,361; In 2-unit structures: $280,753; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $402,000; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $263,943; Mobile homes: $112,500
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 41,556. Catonsville covers 14.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 478 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 21228 - Area codes: 410, 443
Weather
Catonsville, MD climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 29.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 18 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Catonsville is 43.59 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.18 Inches.
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