Best suburbs in Baltimore
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- Population: 9,952
- Median home value: $485,800
- Median rental price: $2,129
- Top schools nearby: Harford Technical High School (grade A), Honeygo Elementary School (grade A−), Fallston High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Oldfields School (grade A+), Grace Classical Academy (grade A), Concordia Preparatory School (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $485,800
- Median rental price: $2,129
- Top schools nearby: Harford Technical High School (grade A), Honeygo Elementary School (grade A−), Fallston High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Oldfields School (grade A+), Grace Classical Academy (grade A), Concordia Preparatory School (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#25. Fallston, Maryland
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- Population: 9,212
- Median home value: $460,000
- Median rental price: $1,766
- Top schools nearby: Broadneck High School (grade A), Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School (grade A−), Cape St. Claire Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Key School (grade A+), Severn School (grade A+), Indian Creek School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $460,000
- Median rental price: $1,766
- Top schools nearby: Broadneck High School (grade A), Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School (grade A−), Cape St. Claire Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Key School (grade A+), Severn School (grade A+), Indian Creek School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#24. Cape St. Claire, Maryland
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- Population: 3,925
- Median home value: $455,100
- Median rental price: $2,693
- Top schools nearby: Harford Technical High School (grade A), Honeygo Elementary School (grade A−), Fallston High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Grace Classical Academy (grade A), Concordia Preparatory School (grade A−), The John Carroll School (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $455,100
- Median rental price: $2,693
- Top schools nearby: Harford Technical High School (grade A), Honeygo Elementary School (grade A−), Fallston High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Grace Classical Academy (grade A), Concordia Preparatory School (grade A−), The John Carroll School (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#23. Pleasant Hills, Maryland
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- Population: 23,246
- Median home value: $381,600
- Median rental price: $1,426
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $381,600
- Median rental price: $1,426
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#22. Cockeysville, Maryland
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- Population: 40,452
- Median home value: $613,500
- Median rental price: $1,543
- Top schools nearby: Severna Park High School (grade A+), Broadneck High School (grade A), Hanover Hills (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Key School (grade A+), Severn School (grade A+), Indian Creek School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $613,500
- Median rental price: $1,543
- Top schools nearby: Severna Park High School (grade A+), Broadneck High School (grade A), Hanover Hills (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Key School (grade A+), Severn School (grade A+), Indian Creek School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#21. Severna Park, Maryland
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- Population: 10,337
- Median home value: $365,400
- Median rental price: $1,761
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $365,400
- Median rental price: $1,761
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#20. White Marsh, Maryland
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- Population: 30,357
- Median home value: $460,100
- Median rental price: $1,637
- Top schools nearby: Century High School (grade A), Liberty High School (grade A), Freedom District Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: McDonogh School (grade A+), Garrison Forest School (grade A+), Glenelg Country School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $460,100
- Median rental price: $1,637
- Top schools nearby: Century High School (grade A), Liberty High School (grade A), Freedom District Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: McDonogh School (grade A+), Garrison Forest School (grade A+), Glenelg Country School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#19. Eldersburg, Maryland
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- Population: 7,528
- Median home value: $397,800
- Median rental price: $2,003
- Top schools nearby: Rockburn Elementary School (grade A), Hammond High School (grade A), Hanover Hills (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Spencerville Adventist Academy (grade A), Archbishop Spalding High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $397,800
- Median rental price: $2,003
- Top schools nearby: Rockburn Elementary School (grade A), Hammond High School (grade A), Hanover Hills (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Spencerville Adventist Academy (grade A), Archbishop Spalding High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#18. Savage, Maryland
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- Population: 34,101
- Median home value: $397,400
- Median rental price: $1,569
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (grade A), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $397,400
- Median rental price: $1,569
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (grade A), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#17. Pikesville, Maryland
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- Population: 29,255
- Median home value: $311,200
- Median rental price: $1,545
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $311,200
- Median rental price: $1,545
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#16. Perry Hall, Maryland
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- Population: 24,825
- Median home value: $511,600
- Median rental price: $2,128
- Top schools nearby: Severna Park High School (grade A+), Broadneck High School (grade A), Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Key School (grade A+), Severn School (grade A+), Indian Creek School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $511,600
- Median rental price: $2,128
- Top schools nearby: Severna Park High School (grade A+), Broadneck High School (grade A), Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Key School (grade A+), Severn School (grade A+), Indian Creek School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#15. Arnold, Maryland
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- Population: 4,305
- Median home value: $390,100
- Median rental price: $1,689
- Top schools nearby: Century High School (grade A), Piney Ridge Elementary School (grade A), Sykesville Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Gerstell Academy (grade A), Chapelgate Christian Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $390,100
- Median rental price: $1,689
- Top schools nearby: Century High School (grade A), Piney Ridge Elementary School (grade A), Sykesville Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Gerstell Academy (grade A), Chapelgate Christian Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#14. Sykesville, Maryland
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- Population: 45,026
- Median home value: $387,600
- Median rental price: $2,161
- Top schools nearby: Hanover Hills (grade A−), Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School (grade A−), Arundel High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Severn School (grade A+), Indian Creek School (grade A+), Rockbridge Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $387,600
- Median rental price: $2,161
- Top schools nearby: Hanover Hills (grade A−), Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School (grade A−), Arundel High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Severn School (grade A+), Indian Creek School (grade A+), Rockbridge Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#13. Odenton, Maryland
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- Population: 42,767
- Median home value: $381,000
- Median rental price: $1,625
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (grade A), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Timothy's School (grade A+), McDonogh School (grade A+), The Park School of Baltimore (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $381,000
- Median rental price: $1,625
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (grade A), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Timothy's School (grade A+), McDonogh School (grade A+), The Park School of Baltimore (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#12. Catonsville, Maryland
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- Population: 29,358
- Median home value: $486,700
- Median rental price: $2,031
- Top schools nearby: South River High School (grade A), Hanover Hills (grade A−), Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Severn School (grade A+), Indian Creek School (grade A+), Rockbridge Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $486,700
- Median rental price: $2,031
- Top schools nearby: South River High School (grade A), Hanover Hills (grade A−), Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Severn School (grade A+), Indian Creek School (grade A+), Rockbridge Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#11. Crofton, Maryland
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- Population: 25,251
- Median home value: $413,200
- Median rental price: $2,027
- Top schools nearby: Rockburn Elementary School (grade A), Howard High School (grade A), Bellows Spring Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Timothy's School (grade A+), Severn School (grade A+), Spencerville Adventist Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $413,200
- Median rental price: $2,027
- Top schools nearby: Rockburn Elementary School (grade A), Howard High School (grade A), Bellows Spring Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Timothy's School (grade A+), Severn School (grade A+), Spencerville Adventist Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#10. Elkridge, Maryland
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- Population: 5,080
- Median home value: $570,800
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $570,800
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#9. Hampton, Maryland
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- Population: 12,059
- Median home value: $461,200
- Median rental price: $1,779
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $461,200
- Median rental price: $1,779
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#8. Mays Chapel, Maryland
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- Population: 10,793
- Median home value: $470,400
- Median rental price: $1,540
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $470,400
- Median rental price: $1,540
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#7. Timonium, Maryland
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- Population: 24,414
- Median home value: $431,500
- Median rental price: $1,871
- Top schools nearby: Atholton High School (grade A+), Fulton Elementary School (grade A), Reservoir High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Sandy Spring Friends School (grade A+), Barrie School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $431,500
- Median rental price: $1,871
- Top schools nearby: Atholton High School (grade A+), Fulton Elementary School (grade A), Reservoir High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Sandy Spring Friends School (grade A+), Barrie School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#6. North Laurel, Maryland
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- Population: 27,300
- Median home value: $482,500
- Median rental price: $1,876
- Top schools nearby: Rockburn Elementary School (grade A), Ellicott Mills Middle School (grade A), Ilchester Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Timothy's School (grade A+), Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Spencerville Adventist Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $482,500
- Median rental price: $1,876
- Top schools nearby: Rockburn Elementary School (grade A), Ellicott Mills Middle School (grade A), Ilchester Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Timothy's School (grade A+), Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Spencerville Adventist Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#5. Ilchester, Maryland
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- Population: 10,793
- Median home value: $610,000
- Median rental price: $3,096
- Top schools nearby: Atholton High School (grade A+), Pointers Run Elementary School (grade A), Fulton Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Sandy Spring Friends School (grade A+), Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $610,000
- Median rental price: $3,096
- Top schools nearby: Atholton High School (grade A+), Pointers Run Elementary School (grade A), Fulton Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Sandy Spring Friends School (grade A+), Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#4. Scaggsville, Maryland
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- Population: 6,595
- Median home value: $401,500
- Median rental price: $1,394
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $401,500
- Median rental price: $1,394
- Top schools nearby: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A), George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#3. Lutherville, Maryland
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- Population: 5,435
- Median home value: $732,300
- Median rental price: $2,603
- Top schools nearby: Atholton High School (grade A+), Pointers Run Elementary School (grade A), Fulton Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Sandy Spring Friends School (grade A+), Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $732,300
- Median rental price: $2,603
- Top schools nearby: Atholton High School (grade A+), Pointers Run Elementary School (grade A), Fulton Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Sandy Spring Friends School (grade A+), Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#2. Fulton, Maryland
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- Population: 73,589
- Median home value: $617,200
- Median rental price: $1,921
- Top schools nearby: Marriotts Ridge High School (grade A+), Centennial High School (grade A+), Mount Hebron High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Timothy's School (grade A+), McDonogh School (grade A+), The Park School of Baltimore (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $617,200
- Median rental price: $1,921
- Top schools nearby: Marriotts Ridge High School (grade A+), Centennial High School (grade A+), Mount Hebron High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Timothy's School (grade A+), McDonogh School (grade A+), The Park School of Baltimore (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Ellicott City, Maryland
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