Welcome to Pikesville

This prosperous Baltimore Suburb with over 200 years of history is located along Reisterstown Road from the city line to McDonogh Road. Pikesville is a vibrant, progressive community with a reputation for high quality and luxury. The residential housing surrounding the commercial core is comprised of large single-family homes, several beautiful older established neighborhoods, deluxe condominiums, luxury townhouses, a retirement community and several beautifully appointed assisted living facilities. Pikesville offers residents and visitors a variety of entertainment including fitness facilities, golf and tennis clubs and an interesting and varied selection of dining spots.

Pikesville's central Baltimore County location makes it convenient for visitors and residents. The nearby Baltimore Beltway links to local beaches and the mountains of Western Maryland and offers easy access to downtown Baltimore, Washington D.C, Philadelphia and New York. The area is served by BWI Airport one of the fastest growing airports in the nation just twenty minutes from Pikesville. Both Dulles International and Washington National Airports in the Washington, D.C. area are one hour away.

AMTRAK features regularly scheduled trains along the East Coast with a Baltimore connection to BWI Airport and cities throughout the United States, while the MARC-Camden line offers commuter service between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Bus service is provided throughout the business district by the Maryland Mass Transit Administration. Baltimore boasts a convenient and up-to-date subway system with stations conveniently located in Pikesville at The Old Court and Milford Mill Metro Station. The Light Rail System offers convenience to downtown and Hunt Valley Reisterstown Road is the major artery in the heart of Pikesville that transports commuters between the Beltway and Baltimore City, and provides the high traffic needed for a successful retail environment.

The Pikesville community boasts two outstanding hospitals, Sinai Hospital and Northwest Hospital Center both a part of LifeBridge Health Systems. World renowned, Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland Hospital in downtown Baltimore are within easy reach. Pikesville is minutes away from more than six major colleges and universities including Johns Hopkins University, Goucher College, Towson University, University of Baltimore, Loyola College, Notre Dame University of Maryland Professional Schools, and University of Maryland Baltimore County. Within walking or driving distance are numerous restaurants, banks, places of worship and schools. Pikesville is just minutes away from Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Harborplace and the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Sorting enthusiasts can enjoy Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Ravens Stadium and the Babe Ruth Museum, the Mechanic and Lyric Theatres, Center Stage, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore Museum of Art, Walters Art Gallery, Ft. McHenry and other historic sites and attractions, offer residents and visitors both convenience and variety.

As one of 12 commercial revitalization districts in Baltimore County, Pikesville's business community is growing steadily. Pikesville businesses have reaped the benefits of a multi-million dollar streetscape project, which included specially designed sidewalks and streetlamps, attractive landscaping and pedestrian furniture, as well as a beautiful public plaza with an original sculpture by a local artist. As a result of the community's vitality and progress, more and more merchants are relocating and expanding in Pikesville.

Pikesville also features a thriving business community of retail and professional service businesses. Specialized stores offer one of a kind clothing, china, jewelry and gifts, all conveniently located along the town center's main thoroughfare, Reisterstown Road (MD 140).

The strength of the economic area is supported by the residential communities where the average household incomes continue to remain among the highest in the State of Maryland. The schools are considered some of the best in the state. This year Pikesville High School was chosen by Newsweek Magazine as one of the top 100 High Schools in America.

Such attention to quality makes Pikesville an ideal location for the retailer/resident looking for an upscale market in which to thrive. The voice of the business community is represented by the Pikesville Chamber of Commerce, which is dedicated to promoting and maintaining the economic strength of the Pikesville community.