{"id":4961,"date":"2023-09-25T06:17:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T06:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/?p=4961"},"modified":"2023-09-26T15:18:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T15:18:18","slug":"best-places-to-live-in-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Places to Live in Maryland (A 2023 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-maryland\/#The_Best_Places_to_Live_in_Maryland\" title=\"The Best Places to Live in Maryland\">The Best Places to Live in Maryland<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-maryland\/#Baltimore\" title=\"Baltimore\u00a0\">Baltimore\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-maryland\/#Takoma_Park\" title=\"Takoma Park.\">Takoma Park.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-maryland\/#Thurmont\" title=\"Thurmont\">Thurmont<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-maryland\/#Fredrick\" title=\"Fredrick\">Fredrick<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-maryland\/#Columbia\" title=\"Columbia\">Columbia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-maryland\/#Final_thoughts_on_the_best_places_to_live_in_Maryland\" title=\"Final thoughts on the best places to live in Maryland.\">Final thoughts on the best places to live in Maryland.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Places_to_Live_in_Maryland\"><\/span>The Best Places to Live in Maryland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maryland is one of the few states that only has one major city, Baltimore. This makes determining the best places to live in Maryland challenging. With that said, the state is filled with lovely little towns scattered across a stunning and diverse landscape decorated with rolling hills, pine-covered mountains, sand dunes, and beaches. If you\u2019re a history buff, you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To kick things off, we\u2019re going to start with the most obvious location on our list of best places to live in Maryland\u2026 Baltimore. But, don\u2019t let that stop you from reading on if you\u2019re prefer a smaller place, we think we\u2019ve got some options further down on this list you will be quite fond of (oh, and by way of introduction, we\u2019re Bellhop\u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/md\/baltimore\/movers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Baltimore movers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/md\/rockville\/movers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rockville movers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and movers throughout the country).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A word about home prices: we\u2019ve worked hard to reflect the average home price in these great picks, using Zillow as a reliable source. It\u2019s worth checking the value before making any decision. Maryland\u2019s average home value may surprise you: $405,000 as of mid-2023.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10663 size-large lazyload\" title=\"The Best Places to Live in Maryland (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Best Places to Live in Maryland (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/marylandoceancity-1024x683.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/marylandoceancity-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/marylandoceancity-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/marylandoceancity-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/marylandoceancity.jpeg 1470w\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baltimore\"><\/span>Baltimore\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We\u2019re in the midst of an interesting time here in the United States. Covid radically changed how we think about living and working. Large popular cities like San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/ca\/los-angeles\/movers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Los Angeles<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fsaw young creatives, entrepreneurs and remote workers saying \u201cforget it\u201d and moving to far less popular yet underrated locations like <a href=\"\/tn\/chattanooga\/movers\/\">Chattanooga<\/a>, <a href=\"\/va\/richmond\/movers\/\">Richmond<\/a> and <a href=\"\/pa\/pittsburgh\/movers\/\">Pittsburgh<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We would feel comfortable throwing Baltimore on this list, too. While the city is by no means small at 570,000 residents, it\u2019s safe to say it is a less popular choice when compared to other East Coast cities like Washington D.C., New York City,\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/ma\/boston\/movers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Boston<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and Philly. Not to mention, it\u2019s in the midst of a reinvention.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In an article published in The Smithsonian, \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/travel\/how-baltimore-quietly-became-coolest-city-east-coast-180964241\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How Baltimore Quietly Became the East Coast\u2019s Next Cool City<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u201d travel and leisure writer David Amsden revisits the place he was born and raised after being away for nearly two decades.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">What he experiences is a mixture of old and new, some he recognizes, most he doesn\u2019t. And, millennials seem to agree with him (granted we hate being called that). From 2010 &#8211; 2022, the number of degree-holding young professionals in Baltimore increased by 35%.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instead of joining the rat race in larger cities and living paycheck to paycheck, young people are heading to Baltimore where their money can go quite a bit further.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sean Wen, a twenty-five-year-old professional who previously worked at Goldman Sachs in Texas, shared with The Christian Science Monitor his reasoning for making a jump to Charm City, \u201cA lot of my decision to come here had to do with being in a city where I knew I could make some positive impact.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sean, along with hundreds of other millennials are joining a program called Venture for America that links recent graduates and young professionals with jobs at startups in locations like Baltimore, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Kansas City. Bellhop actually services many of the cities on the list of places Venture for America works out of, so if you land a gig in one of these locations, don\u2019t hesitate to give us a call!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Anyway, who is Baltimore really for?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Baltimore is for the young professional looking to make change happen. It\u2019s for movers and shakers. We highly recommend Baltimore for those interested in living close to (but not actually living in) major East Coast cities. Baltimore is smack in the middle between Washington, Philadelphia and New York. Don\u2019t want to drive? Baltimore has great access to Amtrak and travel by train can be faster than by car. We\u2019ve written about and explored quite a few places here at Bellhop, and we have yet to see a large (but very livable city) that close to some of the biggest players in the United States. And, if you like crab cakes, well that\u2019s another sell on Baltimore\u2026 or Maryland for that matter. But more on that here in a moment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Looking to stretch your housing dollars? Baltimore \u2018s average home value is $182,000 as of June 2023, according to Zillow, well below the US national average of $348,000. Rentals can be a bargain too at $1,500 on average.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Have money to spend on a great neighborhood? Zillow points to Bolton Hill, Charles North, Mount Vernon, and Greenmount West.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We would be remiss if we didn\u2019t mention that the city got a bad rap for crime: D+ according to Niche. The city recognizes this negative impact and is committed to improving it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More good news: Baltimore\u2019s vibrant downtown is on the road to recovery: the University of Toronto\u2019s School of Cities compares <a href=\"https:\/\/downtownrecovery.com\/charts\/rankings\">pre and post-covid cell phone activity<\/a>. We admit this sounds crazy, but Balitmore\u2019s is back up to 87%. So if you are itching to hit the downtown for a late night brew, the good news is that you won\u2019t be alone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4950 lazyload\" title=\"The Best Places to Live in Maryland (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Best Places to Live in Maryland (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1251\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/maryland7.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/maryland7.jpg 1880w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/maryland7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/maryland7-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/maryland7-1024x681.jpg 1024w\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takoma_Park\"><\/span>Takoma Park.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Takoma Park, Maryland is a stone\u2019s throw from Washington D.C. In fact, it\u2019s so close that sometimes folks find themselves making cultural comparisons between the two. Don\u2019t. They\u2019re nothing alike, and this is what may make Takoma Park the perfect place for you and those you love to call home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s left. Far left. Wayyyy left. So, if you\u2019re a die-hard Republican, pack your bags and head further south. But, if living in a very free-spirited liberal place is your jam then you will love Takoma Park.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For one, life in Takoma Park is earth-friendly, it\u2019s highly educated, 17,000+ residents are nature lovers and solar power advocates that are extremely passionate about creating a municipality that is a \u201cnuclear-free zone.\u201d Sixteen and seventeen year old residents may vote in municipal elections. Some would describe it as being a hippie haven, full of hot yoga studios, vintage clothing shops, vinyl record stores, and more vegetarian restaurants than you can shake a stick at. Its annual Takoma Park Folk Festival is well known and draws crowds from the region.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">People are willing to pay for the privilege of these amenities and proximity to D.C. The average home value in mid-2023 was $675,000.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>So, who is Takoma Park for?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146153189 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146153189 BCX8\">This is an easy answer, so <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146153189 BCX8\">we\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146153189 BCX8\"> keep it short. Takoma Park is for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146153189 BCX8\">very liberal-minded, eco-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW146153189 BCX8\">centric<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW146153189 BCX8\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146153189 BCX8\">folks looking to live in a smaller town within <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW146153189 BCX8\">close proximity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146153189 BCX8\"> to a larger city. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146153189 BCX8\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146153189 BCX8\"> for vegetarians. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146153189 BCX8\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146153189 BCX8\"> for yoga practitioners. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146153189 BCX8\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146153189 BCX8\"> for nature lovers. \u202fIf none of these resonate with you, get the heck out of dodge.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW146153189 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thurmont\"><\/span>Thurmont<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At a population of just over 6,500 people, it\u2019s natural to wonder why on earth Thurmont ended up on our list of best places to live in Maryland.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Well, a few reasons. For one, Thurmont\u2019s average income sets at right around $82,000. Yes, you read that correctly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-1789325116\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">And, to add to this, the average house costs only $363,000. And, while this small town is certainly not for everyone, if you\u2019re a lover of the outdoors then you couldn\u2019t ask for a better place to call home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thurmont is located smack dab in the middle of two stunning state parks and is known locally as the \u201cGateway to the Mountains.\u201d One of the parks it is adjacent to is Cunningham Falls State Park which boasts the largest waterfall in Maryland. And, with the town also being next to the Catoctin Mountain Park, residents have easy access to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>So, who is Thurmont for?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80164581 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80164581 BCX8\">Thurmont <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80164581 BCX8\">is <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80164581 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80164581 BCX8\">not<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80164581 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80164581 BCX8\">for the young professional looking to make some big moves in a big city. We would only recommend this town for the outdoorsy type who is either a professional that works remotely or someone looking to retire in a quaint town near the mountains. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80164581 BCX8\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80164581 BCX8\"> one hour plus by car to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80164581 BCX8\">Baltimore<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80164581 BCX8\">; not bad for a weekend movie, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80164581 BCX8\">yet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80164581 BCX8\">maybe a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80164581 BCX8\"> little far for a daily commute. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW80164581 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4951 lazyload\" title=\"The Best Places to Live in Maryland (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Best Places to Live in Maryland (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" width=\"1750\" height=\"1165\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1750px) 100vw, 1750px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/maryland4.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/maryland4.jpg 1750w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/maryland4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/maryland4-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/maryland4-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/maryland4-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fredrick\"><\/span>Fredrick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frederick, Maryland is quite a bit bigger than Thurmont and Takoma Park but still small compared to Baltimore. At roughly 82,000 people (279,000 when you count the greater Frederick Maryland County area), it\u2019s the second largest city in Maryland, so the city might be the perfect size for folks who want a little of everything. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s located where ancient Native American trails crossing the Blue Ridge Mountains crossed trails running through the rolling Piedmont hills. These trails later became the main route across the Appalachians by settlers and figured prominently in the revolutionary war.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In addition, Frederick is a nice blend of both historic and contemporary. Its historic downtown area is dominated by beautiful old churches that stand like masterpieces on the Frederick skyline. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One quick Google search and you\u2019ll be able to see what we\u2019re talking about here. The city is breathtaking, honestly. Its old buildings have been repurposed versus knocked down and built over and it has a beautiful canal that runs through the city with lovely walking and biking paths along the sides of it. The city was named one of the nation\u2019s Distinct Destination because of its incredible job preserving its buildings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Not to mention, if you are a jetsetter and need close by access, Frederick is actually close to three international airports. Yes, you read that right. It\u2019s within a one hour+ drive to Reagan National, Dulles and BWI (that\u2019s Baltimore, Washington, International airport)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s also worth mentioning that Frederick is home to a growing regional airport and close to two other regional airports\u2026 Hagerstown Regional Airport and Gaithersburg Regional Airport. What we\u2019re trying to say here is that you won\u2019t have any trouble getting where you need to go for cheap from Fredrick, that\u2019s for sure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One benefit of living here is the home price relative to living near so many great urban opportunities: $435,000 according to Zillow in mid-2023.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>So, who is Frederick for?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\">We recommend Fred<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\">rick for families of professionals that might find themselves needing to do a lot of traveling but who <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\">aren\u2019t wanting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\"> to deal with the craziness of a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\">bigger<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\"> more congested city. Frederick <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\">isn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\"> so small that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\"> run out of things to do, but <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\"> not so big that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185764435 BCX8\"> find yourself getting lost there, either.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW185764435 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Columbia\"><\/span><strong>Columbia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Columbia represents something a little different: a planned community of ten, mid-century, self-contained villages, founded by a trend-setting planner who believed that cities had to be places where people succeeded. Zoning was strictly regulated to contain sprawl and to create an environment where \u201cwhere men, women, and their families can live and work, and, most importantly, grow in character, personality &#8230; and the capacity for joyous living.\u201d Later, others would take this design idea and run with it, notably in <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Florida\" href=\"\/blog\/moving-to-florida\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Florida<\/a>, creating the same desirable outcome.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Today, his foresight is reflected in the popularity of the town. The city was rated the best city in Maryland to raise a family in 2023 by both WalletHub and Livability. Ranked 13<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in the national survey, it is also the only city in Maryland to qualify.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><strong>So, who is Columbia for?<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Just about anyone who wants a great, safe, planned community living experience, and that\u2019s everyone of course who can afford it. Housing prices are on the high side for Maryland: $475,000 according to Zillow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The city is favored by a highly educated, high income and diverse population. In recent Census information Asians represented 13% of the population, nearly double the Maryland average.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recognizing that people under 25 represent 30% of the population, the county has focused its resources on youth. The county recently took steps to increase school funding by a billion dollars, fully-fund universal pre-K services, and offer free bus access to students.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In short, if you\u2019ve got a family and can afford it, jump in!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts_on_the_best_places_to_live_in_Maryland\"><\/span>Final thoughts on the best places to live in Maryland.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As we mentioned at the beginning, Maryland is an outlier state when it comes to cities. It\u2019s absolutely breathtaking with diverse landscape, but unlike other states, there aren\u2019t too many large cities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">So, as far as the best places to live in Maryland goes, we have to give it up to Baltimore. While Baltimore has been known for having a relatively high crime rate, we think the benefits you will get living in such a big city with such close proximity to others is worth it. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sorry, but we just don\u2019t think you can beat that. With that said, if you are looking for something smaller you can\u2019t go wrong with Columbia, Frederick, Thurmont or Takoma Park. You really can\u2019t.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:375,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">And always remember, if you find yourself worn out while moving or simply need a helping hand, don\u2019t hesitate to give us a call. While we don\u2019t currently service the smaller cities and towns on our list of best places to live in Maryland, we do <a href=\"\/md\/baltimore\/movers\/\">move in and around Baltimore<\/a> and have <a href=\"\/dc\/washington\/movers\/\">Washington DC movers<\/a>, and would be more than happy to help you settle in. So if you decide to move in or to Maryland, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. 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