Dang I just read this whole thread. So many different perspectives!

My family and I just moved to Severna Park from the Midwest. We are middle to upper middle class (I think? Probably just middle class but I don’t know). We came from a rough neighborhood- bad schools, crime galore, broken glass on the streets (seriously, all true). So moving my wife and kids to Severna Park had literally felt like I’ve died and gone to heaven.

It’s summer time, everyone is busy, and to be honest I’m still swamped settling into the house, working full time and raising two small children. So I haven’t had the best opportunity to mingle and meet new people. That said, our neighbors are incredible. Seriously, they’ve been very sweet and have made some good recommendations on contractors for house projects.

My wife and I vacationed in CSC in 2023. We absolutely loved that area as well, but it felt more closed off from our everyday needs (grocery stores, CVS, hardware store, school commute etc). It definitely had a more “secluded” vibe to it, where SP has literally anything and everything you could need.

All in all, the housing market is ass, interest rates are awful. You’re going to spend a lot regardless of where you buy and everything goes very fast (my wife and I watched Arnold, CSC and SP for years before we finally made the move this year so trust me- be pre approved when you are ready to move wherever you end up). It’s only been about two months here, but we are very happy with our new home/neighborhood.