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Ballenger Creek Area Facts

  • Ballenger Creek has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Ballenger Creek crime rates are 3% higher than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Ballenger Creek is 3% higher than the Maryland average
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Taking Ballenger Creek to the Potomac River User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Ballenger Creek, MD is 54 miles from Baltimore, MD. Its total area is 10.8 square miles. The Ballenger Creek eventually flows into the Potomac River watershed. Sometimes, Frederick is also lumped with Ballenger Creek.

Tuscara High School, Ballenger Creek Middle School, Crestwood
...Read More Middle School, Ballenger Creek Elementary School and Orchard Grove Elementary School provide education in this area. If you like hiking, you might want to check out the Ballenger Creek Linear Trail. You can find plenty of restaurants nearby in Fredericks, Maryland. These include Cafe Nola, Volt and Monacacy Crossing. Monacacy is named after the local Monacacy River. If you want a special dessert making establishment, The Perfect Truffle is ideal.

The cost of living and crime are both high in Ballenger Creek. Due to its location on the Interstate 270 corridor, there are plenty of good jobs. These include employment at the Frederick Research Park, Stanford Industrial Park, Westview South, Wedgewood Business Park, Frederick Corporate Park and 270 Technology Park. Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ballenger Creek? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kingsbrook Park
      Monocacy River Park
      Monocacy National Battlefield - Best Farm
      Loats Park
      Carrollton Park
      Ballenger Creek Park
      Carver Park
      South End Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Westview Stadium 16
      Fourth Dimension Fun Center
      Best Stone Barn
      Best House
      Best Secondary House
      Harry Grove Stadium
      Gambrill Mill
      Gambrill House

      Food & Drink

      Westview Liquors
      Jimmy John's
      MOD Pizza
      Panda Express
      Chipotle
      McDonald's
      Five Guys
      Bruster's

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Ballenger Creek? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Ballenger Creek.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Ballenger Creek a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors