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Lutherville vs Riderwood, MD

Two popular suburbs of Baltimore / DC, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
9/10
9/10
Commute to Baltimore / DC
28 min
22 min
Median home price
$450K
$950K
Annual property tax
$5K
$11K
Walk score
38
30
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: Lutherville leads in 3 of 6 metrics. It edges out on median home price, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

Lutherville

Historic Baltimore County community with Victorian architecture, the National Fire Museum, and excellent Dulaney HS district schools. Light Rail access and a strong community identity.

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Riderwood, MD

Baltimore County's Riderwood-Ruxton corridor — Greenspring Valley estate homes, Light Rail nearby, and Roland Park-spillover prosperity.

community

Who should pick which?

Pick Lutherville if you...

  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Pick Riderwood, MD if you...

  • ·Want the shortest commute to Baltimore / DC
  • ·Drawn to the community character

Still deciding?

Burbia scores both Lutherville and Riderwood, MD - and every other town in the Baltimore-Washington Area - based on your specific commute, budget, and priorities. Not a generic list.

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