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, 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.
History-rich Maryland is a little bit “North” and a little bit “South,” with small towns that are the best of both worlds.
Maryland provides all the perks of living near the nation's capital, without the cost.
Using special demographics, Livability.com has come up with five Maryland cities where residents can save money but still enjoy a high quality of life.
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Quick Facts
| 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
| Employed | 95.8% | |
| Unemployed | 4.2% |
Featured Cities/Population
| Bethesda, MD | 62,102 |
| Towson, MD | 57,725 |
| North Bethesda, MD | 48,818 |
| Columbia, MD | 103,055 |
| Silver Spring, MD | 77,460 |
| German, MD | 89,826 |
| College Park, MD | 31,730 |
| Waldorf, MD | 71,399 |
| Rockville, MD | 64,331 |
| Frederick, MD | 67,421 |
Race
| Ethnicity White | 57.6% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 29.5% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 6% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 9% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.3% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 3.6% |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 95.8% | |
| Unemployed | 4.2% |
Educational Levels
| 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
| 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
| Homes Rent | 66.8% | |
| Homes Owned | 33.2% |
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Maryland Rankings
Best places to Live in Maryland
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 15,238 | $195,800 | $51,821 |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 2,351 | $0 | $76,833 |
| Accident | 265 | $150,000 | $44,167 |
| Accokeek | 11,617 | $348,300 | $123,559 |
| Adamstown | 2,692 | $412,700 | $150,410 |
| Adelphi | 15,547 | $227,400 | $66,555 |
| Algonquin | 1,518 | $199,300 | $72,000 |
| Allen | 106 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrews AFB | 3,226 | $0 | $60,662 |
| Annapolis | 38,841 | $383,100 | $72,214 |
| Annapolis Neck | 11,084 | $527,300 | $126,979 |
| Antietam | 165 | $227,500 | $111,202 |
| Aquasco | 833 | $321,100 | $63,042 |
| Arbutus | 21,662 | $228,100 | $72,466 |
| Arden on the Severn | 2,473 | $362,100 | $125,446 |
| Arnold | 22,574 | $390,800 | $107,877 |
| Ashton-Sandy Spring | 5,684 | $631,400 | $130,750 |
| Aspen Hill | 52,607 | $394,000 | $83,115 |
| Baden | 2,034 | $348,600 | $89,464 |
| Bag | 276 | $258,800 | $95,139 |