U.S. Naval Academy · National Register of Historic Places
Naval Academy’s story
Naval Academy in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Naval AcademyMD
A town of 3,006.
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U.S. Naval Academy · Photo: National Museum of the U.S. Navy · Public domain
Population
3,006
Census survey, 2020–24
Household income
$122K
median
Median age
21.0
years
Jobs based here
343
A job hub
Is Naval Academy a good place to live?
The best of Naval Academy’s subject grades are an A+ for walkability, incomes, and history. Naval Academy’s median rent is $2,918 a month, against $1,809 a month in Maryland’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. No town in Maryland scores higher than Naval Academy on hazard risk. On history, just 5 of Maryland’s 329 towns do better. Naval Academy has no overall grade: it has no figures for cost of living and safety, and an overall grade needs at least three of the four big subjects (cost of living, safety, schools and health).
What makes Naval Academy stand out
Where Naval Academy beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA+
Lower risk than 99% of U.S. communities
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
WalkabilityA+
More walkable than 99% of U.S. towns
58.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
U.S. Naval AcademyHistoryA+
2 historic places
2 places on the National Register
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
A shrinking town
Naval Academy has shrunk 90% from 2010 to 2020
4,802 counted in 2010 and 485 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Naval Academy grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Maryland), ordered by how far Naval Academy is from typical.
Naval Academy has no overall grade: it has no figures for cost of living and safety, and an overall grade needs at least three of the four big subjects (cost of living, safety, schools and health).
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 0% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 14.5 of 20; 3.5% of households have no carA+Open →Jobs & income$122K median household incomeA+Open →HealthLuminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center 2.8 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsBehind 52% of Maryland districts on tests and graduationB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 303 attractions →White House and 266 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Naval Academy. Close and well known come first.
Big draw30 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw30 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw32 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw32 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw30 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw21 mi Stadium & arenaNorthwest StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Northwest Stadium: Maryland GovPics, CC BY 2.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Naval Academy: who provides what
Naval Academy is unincorporated, so Anne Arundel County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerBaltimore Gas & Electric20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterU.s. Naval Academy water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesAnne Arundel CountyAnne Arundel County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAnne Arundel County Board of ElectionsAnne Arundel County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP code2140221402 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Naval Academy.
Who lives here
Fewer of Naval Academy’s residents are under 18 than in the typical Maryland or U.S. town
3.7% of Naval Academy residents are under 18, where Maryland’s towns sit at 23% and U.S. towns at 22%. Naval Academy’s median age is 21 years. Adults 18 to 34 are 90% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 5% of residents (40% statewide).
21median age · MD 39.4
| Naval Academy | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3.7% | 23% | 22% |
| Median age | 21 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 42% | 42% | 29% |
Naval AcademyMarylandUnited States
Ages · share of residents
82%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma0%
High school22%
Some college26%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate22%
Women and men · all residents
27% women, 73% men
About 269 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.4 points). Across Maryland, 51.3% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 75% are men (MD 51%). Median age: women 21.1, men 21.0.
| Naval Academy | MD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 1.7% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 82.1% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 1.4% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 0.2% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 1.2% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0.5% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.1% | 23.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.1% | 17.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.9% | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.2% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 21.8% | 20.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,000, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
Compared with most of Maryland and the rest of the country, the average trip to work in Naval Academy is shorter
The average trip to work in Naval Academy is 7 minutes. Since 2013, Naval Academy has lost 325 jobs, to 343 in 2023. 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line in Naval Academy.
0%work in town
| Naval Academy | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 7 minutes | 32 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 1.5% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $122,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Naval Academy0%
Baltimore10%
Washington8%
Parole7%
Annapolis6%
23 mi
median commute distance
343
jobs based in Naval Academy
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: among the most walkable U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Naval Academy faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 100% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Naval Academy.
0risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesEarthquakes
5
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthA−
Residents of Naval Academy are healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Naval Academy beats the Maryland average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 21% of Naval Academy adults binge drink. Only 3 of the 261 Maryland towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have diabetes than Naval Academy.
75%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Naval Academy | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 14% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 7.4% | 12% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 79% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
10 better14 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Naval Academy | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| More binge drinkers | 20.6% | 14.1% |
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
2.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
53rd
percentile among MD towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Naval Academy
Naval Academy has mild winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 28° and about 19 inches of snow falls in a winter.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–46°
Spring46–65°
Summer68–86°
Fall51–68°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 27
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 545 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Radford Terrace | — | 10 |
| 2. Naval Academy Terrace | 0.1 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Naval Academy
16pages on Naval Academy
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Naval Academy
United States Naval AcademyUniversity or college · Public · Annapolis0.3 miSt. John's CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Annapolis0.5 mi$40,684 tuitionAnne Arundel Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Arnold4.8 mi$4,322 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Naval Academy residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
A job hub
Every workday, about 343 people come to Naval Academy for work
Where Naval Academy’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
343jobs based in Naval Academy
0%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Naval Academy
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
Naval Academy is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, which covers the campus of the United States Naval Academy. The population was 4,802 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 0 ft
Naval Academy’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Naval Academy.
AnnapolisNaval Academy
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MD rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Academy | — | — | — | — | B− | A− |
| Annapolis | #176 | C+ | D | D | B− | A− |
Naval Academy reports no FBI crime data of its own. Naval Academy isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Naval Academy with a neighbor →
Questions about Naval Academy
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Naval Academy, MD a good place to live?
Naval Academy has no overall grade: it has no figures for cost of living and safety, and an overall grade needs at least three of the four big subjects (cost of living, safety, schools and health).