Finksburg is a small town of 11,499. Here you can find a relaxed friendly atmosphere within easy reach of the big city. You can enjoy the beautiful rolling hills and the quaint Main Street shops along with championship golf, excellent schools and thriving business centers nearby. In Finksburg you can have the best of both worlds.
Location
Finksburg is a small town located in Carroll County, in the Baltimore metro area of northern Maryland. Finksburg is located on the border of Carroll and Baltimore Counties, where Maryland Route 91 and Maryland Route 140 cross. It is an unincorporated area approximately 1 mile northwest of the Liberty Reservoir and six miles southeast of Westminster Maryland.
Finksburg is located 20 miles northwest of Baltimore, 41 miles north of Washington DC, and 97 miles southwest of Philadelphia.
Geography
Finksburg is 28 square miles of natural rolling hill terrain, sitting at an altitude of 765 feet above sea level.
Carroll County is characterized by low, rolling landscapes and fertile valleys. The County has no large natural lakes, but Piney Run Park Nature Center in Sykesville features a 300-acre lake surrounded by 500 acres of beautiful woods and open space. The 58-mile long Monocacy River rises in Carroll County, west of the town of Harney, near the Maryland-Pennsylvania border. It is the longest Maryland tributary of the Potomac River. The County enjoys Chesapeake Bay and the renowned Baltimore Harbor a short distance southeast of it and the Potomac River to its west.
Jobs
Finksburg is just six miles away from Westminster, the hub of a fast growing industrial and commercial base. This prime location provides proximity and access to many businesses and major transportation centers. The surrounding area has a significant number of firms in manufacturing, transportation, health and business service sectors. Agriculture and tourism also have strong roles in the success of the local economy.
Major manufacturing and distribution firms in surrounding Carroll County include English American Tailoring, EVAPCO, Flowserve, General Dynamics Robotic Systems, Knorr Brake, Lehigh Cement, Marada Industries, Northrop Grumman, Random House and Solo Cup. Many of these are Fortune 500 companies. Finksburg is also the location of the National Security Agency's Electronic Key Management System Central Facility.
Construction provides 25% of the employment in Finksburg, retail trade provides 12.5%, professional, scientific and technical services provide 11.3%, administrative services provide 8% and health care and social assistance provide 5%. The median household income is approximately $74,468 in Finksburg. The commute time for Finksburg residents averages of 34 minutes.
Housing
Finksburg offers a range of housing opportunities and include townhouses, single-family homes, country homes and luxury executive estates. The median price for a home in this area is $389,500.
Recreation
Finksburg is surrounded by scenic environmental and nature centers providing a wealth of recreational opportunities. Piney Run Park in nearby Sykesville is 500 acres of woodlands with a nature center and a 300-acre lake. Here you can boat, fish, hike, picnic, play tennis, or just appreciate nature's beauty.
Hashawha Environmental Center in Union Mill has a pool and 320 acres of rolling hillside to explore. The center has a wide variety of habitats, from streams and ponds to wetlands, fields, coniferous forests, and hardwood stands. There is a system of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and cycling.
Bear Branch Nature Center, just three miles north of Westminster, features a Library Resource Room, a Bird Observation Room, a Discovery Room, an Exhibit Hall with insects, deer, Native American artifacts, and conservation exhibits, and a 40 seat planetarium.
In Hampstead you can enjoy Cascade Lake, a natural spring-fed lake with a large swimming area, waterslides, a high dive platform, and floating rafts.
Finksburg is also the location of the Francis Scott Key Golf Course, truly one of the "Must Play" courses in the area. Originally known as River Downs Country Club, this 18-hole semi-private course was opened in 1995, built atop the beautiful rolling hills of Carroll County. The ravines and elevation changes of the terrain create some of the most challenging and unique golf holes in the Mid-Atlantic region. In its first year the Club was given an "Honorable Mention" as one of the "Best Courses in the Baltimore/Washington Area" by "Washington Golf Magazine."
Special Attractions/Events
Finksburg is a mere six miles from Westminster, with its special festivities, Carroll Arts Center, and Westminster Park.
The town’s proximity to Baltimore and Washington DC allows access to an amazing variety of activities in these metropolitan areas. Baltimore hosts several festivals and events year-round.
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is a beautiful waterfront area with dozens of stores, restaurants and attractions. One of its major attractions is the Preakness horseracing event. There are many waterfront and neighborhood festivals during the summer as well, including Artscape, a three-day art event.
Washington is packed with famous sights, the best museums in the world, free attractions, and an endless calendar of special events. It has casual cafes, upscale bistros and a host of new restaurants. You can listen to jazz in the U Street nightclubs or watch world-class performers at the highly acclaimed Kennedy Center. Outdoor enthusiasts can kayak along the Potomac River. Endless opportunities in the D.C. area are close at hand!
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