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Maryland: What you need to know
Home to The Johns Hopkins University, Port of Baltimore and one of the lowest poverty rates in the country, Maryland is among the most densely populated states in the nation. Frederick, Easton, Rockville and Baltimore are among the best places to live in Maryland. Located near Washington D.C., many Maryland residents work in the service sector, for government agencies or contractors. Commercial fishing and manufacturing are large industries in Maryland.
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The 5 Most Affordable Cities in Maryland
These Maryland cities offer affordable living to even the most budget-conscious of residents.
First-rate cities include Rockville, Bethesda, Towson, Columbia
History-rich Maryland is a little bit “North” and a little bit “South,” with small towns that are the best of both worlds.
Maryland is the one place where it's OK to get a little crabby.
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Quick Facts about MD
| Population | 5,930,538 |
| Latest Population Increase | 0.00% |
| Median Household Income | $74,551 |
| Median Home Price | $286,900 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,951 |
| Median Rent | $67 |
Employment Rate in MD
| Employed | 95.8% | |
| Unemployed | 4.2% |
Featured Cities/Population in MD
| Bethesda, MD | 62,102 |
| Towson, MD | 57,725 |
| North Bethesda, MD | 48,818 |
| Columbia, MD | 103,055 |
| Silver Spring, MD | 77,460 |
| Frederick, MD | 67,421 |
| Baltimore, MD | 622,454 |
| Waldorf, MD | 71,399 |
| Rockville, MD | 64,331 |
| Easton, MD | 16,599 |
Race in MD
| Ethnicity White | 57.6% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 29.5% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 6% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 9% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.3% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 3.6% |
Employment Rate in MD
| Employed | 95.8% | |
| Unemployed | 4.2% |
Educational Levels in MD
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.6% | |
| Associate's Degree | 6.4% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 17.3% | |
| High School Graduate | 25.5% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 19.5% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.9% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 89.4% |
Industry in MD
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4.7% |
| Wholesale Trade | 2% |
| Retail Trade | 9.8% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 4.3% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 6.1% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 15.2% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 23.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 8.3% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 5.4% |
| Public Administration | 11.1% |
Housing in MD
| Homes Rent | 66.8% | |
| Homes Owned | 33.2% |
Data Sources : U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 2010 Census Gazetteer, GreatSchools, WalkScore, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service, Veterans Administration (VA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Maryland Rankings
Best places to Live in Maryland
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 622,454 | $152,400 | $42,241 |
| Columbia | 103,055 | $365,500 | $100,849 |
| Germantown | 89,826 | $308,400 | $84,615 |
| Silver Spring | 77,460 | $454,200 | $72,887 |
| Waldorf | 71,399 | $249,400 | $84,848 |
| Glen Burnie | 68,550 | $238,600 | $61,966 |
| Ellicott City | 68,513 | $508,600 | $114,916 |
| Frederick | 67,421 | $239,600 | $64,700 |
| Gaithersburg | 64,945 | $366,000 | $80,734 |
| Rockville | 64,331 | $493,200 | $100,239 |
| Dundalk | 62,349 | $145,100 | $49,435 |
| Bethesda | 62,102 | $840,500 | $144,772 |
| Towson | 57,725 | $330,700 | $74,828 |
| Bowie | 56,885 | $292,900 | $105,959 |
| Aspen Hill | 52,607 | $394,000 | $83,115 |
| Wheaton | 50,688 | $332,400 | $79,767 |
| North Bethesda | 48,818 | $536,600 | $103,391 |
| Severn | 47,432 | $328,500 | $92,027 |
| Bel Air South | 46,955 | $272,200 | $87,548 |
| Potomac | 45,945 | $880,800 | $178,765 |