Maryland grants residents access to two of the largest metropolitans in the nation, and, on average, it is the wealthiest of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In short, if offers ample opportunity for young families to settle down and raise their kids. Nerd Wallet wanted to know what were the best Cities to raise a young family in Maryland and, not surprising, Anne Arundel County towns garnered 3 spots in the top ten. Congratulations to Odenton, Severna Park and Annapolis!
Source: Wallet Nerd
Rank | City | Nearest big city | GreatSchools rating | Median home value | Monthly owner costs | Median household income | Growth,’99-’11 | Overall score for young families |
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1 | Eldersburg | Baltimore, Washington, D.C. | 9 | $382,700 | $2,290 | $101,663 | 43.5% | 70.7 |
2 | Odenton | Baltimore, Washington, D.C. | 8 | $338,800 | $2,170 | $93,173 | 42.1% | 66.9 |
3 | Ellicott City | Baltimore, Washington, D.C. | 9 | $523,500 | $2,750 | $113,312 | 43.4% | 66.8 |
4 | Towson | Baltimore | 9 | $348,000 | $2,040 | $73,415 | 36.5% | 66.2 |
5 | Severna Park | Baltimore, Washington, D.C. | 9 | $491,600 | $2,593 | $117,302 | 34.1% | 62.5 |
6 | Catonsville | Baltimore, Washington, D.C. | 8 | $318,900 | $1,914 | $71,391 | 34.5% | 62.2 |
7 | Annapolis | Baltimore, Washington, D.C. | 7 | $408,000 | $2,106 | $70,908 | 44.0% | 62.0 |
8 | Frederick | Baltimore, Washington, D.C. | 7 | $280,900 | $1,957 | $66,161 | 38.7% | 61.2 |
9 | Olney | Baltimore, Washington, D.C. | 8 | $524,500 | $2,653 | $126,439 | 33.3% | 58.1 |
10 | Rockville | Baltimore, Washington, D.C. | 8 | $489,300 | $2,624 | $92,288 | 35.6% | 58.0 |