Maryland
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. Because of its proximity to 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.
Quick Facts About Maryland
- Median Household Income
- $101,465
- Average Property Tax
- $3,989
- State Population
- 6,212,760
- Sales Tax Rate
- 6 %
- State Income Tax
- 2%%
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,389
Places We Love In Maryland
Cities in Maryland on Livability.com
- Aberdeen, MD
- Accokeek, MD
- Adelphi, MD
- Annapolis Neck, MD
- Annapolis, MD
- Arbutus, MD
- Arnold, MD
- Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD
- Aspen Hill, MD
- Ballenger Creek, MD
- Baltimore Highlands, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Bel Air North, MD
- Bel Air South, MD
- Bel Air, MD
- Beltsville, MD
- Bensville, MD
- Bethesda, MD
- Bladensburg, MD
- Bowie, MD
- Bowleys Quarters, MD
- Brandywine, MD
- Brock Hall, MD
- Brooklyn Park, MD
- Brunswick, MD
- Bryans Road, MD
- Burtonsville, MD
- California, MD
- Calverton, MD
- Cambridge, MD
- Camp Springs, MD
- Cape St. Claire, MD
- Carney, MD
- Catonsville, MD
- Centreville, MD
- Chesapeake Beach, MD
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
- Chester, MD
- Chestertown, MD
- Cheverly, MD
- Chevy Chase, MD
- Chillum, MD
- Clarksburg, MD
- Clinton, MD
- Cloverly, MD
- Cockeysville, MD
- Colesville, MD
- College Park, MD
- Columbia, MD
- Coral Hills, MD
- Crofton, MD
- Cumberland, MD
- Damascus, MD
- Darnestown, MD
- Deale, MD
- District Heights, MD
- Dundalk, MD
- East Riverdale, MD
- Easton, MD
- Edgemere, MD
- Edgewater, MD
- Edgewood, MD
- Eldersburg, MD
- Elkridge, MD
- Elkton, MD
- Ellicott City, MD
- Essex, MD
- Fairland, MD
- Fairwood, MD
- Fallston, MD
- Ferndale, MD
- Forest Glen, MD
- Forestville, MD
- Fort Meade, MD
- Fort Washington, MD
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD
- Four Corners, MD
- Frederick, MD
- Friendly, MD
- Frostburg, MD
- Fruitland, MD
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Garrison, MD
- Germantown, MD
- Glassmanor, MD
- Glen Burnie, MD
- Glenarden, MD
- Glenmont, MD
- Glenn Dale, MD
- Greenbelt, MD
- Hagerstown, MD
- Halfway, MD
- Hampstead, MD
- Hampton, MD
- Havre de Grace, MD
- Hillandale, MD
- Hillcrest Heights, MD
- Hyattsville, MD
- Ilchester, MD
- Jessup, MD
- Joppatowne, MD
- Kemp Mill, MD
- Kettering, MD
- La Plata, MD
- Lake Arbor, MD
- Lake Shore, MD
- Landover, MD
- Langley Park, MD
- Lanham, MD
- Lansdowne, MD
- Largo, MD
- Laurel, MD
- Layhill, MD
- Leisure World, MD
- Lexington Park, MD
- Linganore, MD
- Linthicum, MD
- Lochearn, MD
- Lutherville, MD
- Manchester, MD
- Marlboro Village, MD
- Marlow Heights, MD
- Marlton, MD
- Maryland City, MD
- Mayo, MD
- Mays Chapel, MD
- Middle River, MD
- Milford Mill, MD
- Mitchellville, MD
- Montgomery Village, MD
- Mount Airy, MD
- Mount Rainier, MD
- National Harbor, MD
- Naval Academy, MD
- New Carrollton, MD
- North Bethesda, MD
- North Kensington, MD
- North Laurel, MD
- North Potomac, MD
- Ocean City, MD
- Ocean Pines, MD
- Odenton, MD
- Olney, MD
- Overlea, MD
- Owings Mills, MD
- Oxon Hill, MD
- Parkville, MD
- Parole, MD
- Pasadena, MD
- Peppermill Village, MD
- Perry Hall, MD
- Pikesville, MD
- Poolesville, MD
- Potomac, MD
- Randallstown, MD
- Redland, MD
- Reisterstown, MD
- Riverdale Park, MD
- Riverside, MD
- Riviera Beach, MD
- Robinwood, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Rosaryville, MD
- Rosedale, MD
- Rossville, MD
- Salisbury, MD
- Savage, MD
- Scaggsville, MD
- Seabrook, MD
- Severn, MD
- Severna Park, MD
- Shady Side, MD
- Silver Hill, MD
- Silver Spring, MD
- South Kensington, MD
- South Laurel, MD
- Spring Ridge, MD
- Stevensville, MD
- Suitland, MD
- Summerfield, MD
- Takoma Park, MD
- Taneytown, MD
- Temple Hills, MD
- Thurmont, MD
- Timonium, MD
- Towson, MD
- Travilah, MD
- Urbana, MD
- Waldorf, MD
- Walker Mill, MD
- Walkersville, MD
- Westminster, MD
- Westphalia, MD
- Wheaton, MD
- White Marsh, MD
- White Oak, MD
- Woodlawn, MD
- Woodlawn, MD
Experiences & Adventures in Maryland
The Best Cities to Visit With Your Dog in Every State
Looking for places you can bring your pup? Check out this list of some of the most Fido-friendly cities in the U.S.
The Best Socially Distanced Travel Destination in Every State
From secret beaches to drive-through safaris, check out this list of our favorite destinations in every state — no plane rides or crowds required.
Where to Pick Pumpkins in Every State
We scoured all 50 states to pinpoint the perfect place to pick your pumpkin this Halloween season. Here's where to find them.
Food Scenes in Maryland
The Official Food of Each State in the U.S
Eat your way through America the beautiful with our guide to the official food of each state.
Maryland: Where to Live Now
Best Places To Live in Maryland
Maryland is a small state that lives large, with thriving industries, cosmopolitan cities and coastal vistas. Here are the top cities to call home.
Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Southeast
These 25 Southeastern cities each have something special to offer.
The 6 Best Cities for Women in the Workplace
These towns are highly rated for having higher median earnings for females, smaller wage gaps and coveted family leave laws.
Education, Careers and Opportunity in Maryland
Maryland’s Eastern Shore Region Top Employers
A list of top employers in Maryland's Eastern Shore region.
Maryland: Love Where You Live
The Official 2022 State-Specific Gift Guide
This year we're taking 'shop local' to the next level with the best gifts from each state to give your loved ones.
