Maryland
Considering a move to 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. Read on to learn more about working and living in Maryland.
Quick Facts About Maryland
- Median Household Income
- $105,896
- Average Property Tax
- $3,144
- State Population
- 6,298,724
- Sales Tax Rate
- 6 %
- State Income Tax
- 2%
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,475
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
From Sea to Shining Sea: The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating America’s 250
Gear up for July 4, 2026! Discover the ultimate guide to celebrating America's 250th birthday, featuring historic 13 colonies sites, the Civil Rights Trail and new museum openings.
8 Can’t-Miss Camping Destinations
From untouched islands to ancient ruins, these camp sites are beyond your typical spots for sleeping under the stars.
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
Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Southeast
Southern charm is at its finest in these 25 Southeastern cities.
The 6 Best Washington D.C. Suburbs
Live near the capital for less, thanks to these popular D.C. area suburbs.
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.
Maryland: Love Where You Live
50 Things You Didn’t Know About the Olympics
Can't make it to Milano Cortina for the Winter Games and have some serious FOMO? Us, too! Here are 50 things you might not know about the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.
Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.
