Best suburbs to live in Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 545
- Population: 81,808
- Median household income: $95,213
- Median home value: $606,100 (38% own)
- Median rent: $1,826 (62% rent)
- Top public schools: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+), Montgomery Blair High School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), National Cathedral School (grade A+)
- Population: 81,808
- Median household income: $95,213
- Median home value: $606,100 (38% own)
- Median rent: $1,826 (62% rent)
- Top public schools: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+), Montgomery Blair High School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), National Cathedral School (grade A+)
#30. Silver Spring, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 544
- Population: 10,793
- Median household income: $130,811
- Median home value: $470,400 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,540 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: 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: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Population: 10,793
- Median household income: $130,811
- Median home value: $470,400 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,540 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: 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: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
#29. Timonium, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 543
- Population: 24,414
- Median household income: $115,294
- Median home value: $431,500 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,871 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: Atholton High School (grade A+), Fulton Elementary School (grade A), Reservoir High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Sandy Spring Friends School (grade A+), Barrie School (grade A+)
- Population: 24,414
- Median household income: $115,294
- Median home value: $431,500 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,871 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: Atholton High School (grade A+), Fulton Elementary School (grade A), Reservoir High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Sandy Spring Friends School (grade A+), Barrie School (grade A+)
#28. North Laurel, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 523
- Population: 1,885
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (97% own)
- Median rent: $3,475 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), National Cathedral School (grade A+)
- Population: 1,885
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (97% own)
- Median rent: $3,475 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), National Cathedral School (grade A+)
#27. Chevy Chase Village, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 488
- Population: 2,610
- Median household income: $191,205
- Median home value: $586,500 (97% own)
- Median rent: $2,938 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - High School (grade A+), Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC (grade A+)
- Top private schools: St. Anselm's Abbey School (grade A+), DeMatha Catholic High School (grade A), St. Jerome Institute (grade A)
- Population: 2,610
- Median household income: $191,205
- Median home value: $586,500 (97% own)
- Median rent: $2,938 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - High School (grade A+), Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC (grade A+)
- Top private schools: St. Anselm's Abbey School (grade A+), DeMatha Catholic High School (grade A), St. Jerome Institute (grade A)
#26. University Park, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 472
- Population: 1,123
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $1,181,800 (97% own)
- Median rent: $3,250 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Walter Johnson High School (grade A+), Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+), District of Columbia International School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), Holton-Arms School (grade A+)
- Population: 1,123
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $1,181,800 (97% own)
- Median rent: $3,250 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Walter Johnson High School (grade A+), Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+), District of Columbia International School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), Holton-Arms School (grade A+)
#25. Chevy Chase View, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 454
- Population: 993
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $1,382,100 (98% own)
- Median rent: $2,625 (2% rent)
- Top public schools: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), National Cathedral School (grade A+)
- Population: 993
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $1,382,100 (98% own)
- Median rent: $2,625 (2% rent)
- Top public schools: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), National Cathedral School (grade A+)
#24. Martin's Additions, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 434
- Population: 2,196
- Median household income: $208,598
- Median home value: $1,117,300 (97% own)
- Median rent: $2,797 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Walt Whitman High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)
- Population: 2,196
- Median household income: $208,598
- Median home value: $1,117,300 (97% own)
- Median rent: $2,797 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Walt Whitman High School (grade A+), BASIS Washington, D.C. Public Charter School (grade A+), Dorothy Hamm Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)
#23. Cabin John, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 423
- Population: 57,617
- Median household income: $98,425
- Median home value: $408,100 (57% own)
- Median rent: $1,695 (43% rent)
- Top public schools: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (grade A), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Population: 57,617
- Median household income: $98,425
- Median home value: $408,100 (57% own)
- Median rent: $1,695 (43% rent)
- Top public schools: Eastern Technical High School (grade A+), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (grade A), Western School of Technology & Environmental Science (grade A)
- Top private schools: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
#22. Towson, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 405
- Population: 6,672
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $902,500 (94% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (6% rent)
- Top public schools: Poolesville High School (grade A+), Thomas S. Wootton High School (grade A+), Northwest High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Holton-Arms School (grade A+), Bullis School (grade A+), St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+)
- Population: 6,672
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $902,500 (94% own)
- Median rent: $3,501 (6% rent)
- Top public schools: Poolesville High School (grade A+), Thomas S. Wootton High School (grade A+), Northwest High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Holton-Arms School (grade A+), Bullis School (grade A+), St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+)
#21. Darnestown, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 345
- Population: 2,241
- Median household income: $143,021
- Median home value: $882,900 (58% own)
- Median rent: $2,118 (42% rent)
- Top public schools: Walter Johnson High School (grade A+), Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+), District of Columbia International School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), Holton-Arms School (grade A+)
- Population: 2,241
- Median household income: $143,021
- Median home value: $882,900 (58% own)
- Median rent: $2,118 (42% rent)
- Top public schools: Walter Johnson High School (grade A+), Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+), District of Columbia International School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), Holton-Arms School (grade A+)
#20. Kensington, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 343
- Population: 5,686
- Median household income: $215,025
- Median home value: $606,300 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,786 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Poolesville High School (grade A+), Poolesville Elementary School (grade A), John H. Poole Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Mary of Nazareth School (grade A+), Butler Montessori (grade A), Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences (grade A minus)
- Population: 5,686
- Median household income: $215,025
- Median home value: $606,300 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,786 (5% rent)
- Top public schools: Poolesville High School (grade A+), Poolesville Elementary School (grade A), John H. Poole Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Mary of Nazareth School (grade A+), Butler Montessori (grade A), Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences (grade A minus)
#19. Poolesville, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 314
- Population: 28,337
- Median household income: $165,551
- Median home value: $604,000 (89% own)
- Median rent: $2,219 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Bayard Rustin Elementary School (grade A), Snowden Farm Elementary School (grade A), Wilson Wims Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Georgetown Preparatory School (grade A+), Rochambeau The French International School (grade A+), St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+)
- Population: 28,337
- Median household income: $165,551
- Median home value: $604,000 (89% own)
- Median rent: $2,219 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Bayard Rustin Elementary School (grade A), Snowden Farm Elementary School (grade A), Wilson Wims Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Georgetown Preparatory School (grade A+), Rochambeau The French International School (grade A+), St. Andrew's Episcopal School (grade A+)
#18. Clarksburg, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 247
- Population: 17,542
- Median household income: $95,316
- Median home value: $685,000 (51% own)
- Median rent: $1,318 (49% rent)
- Top public schools: Montgomery Blair High School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), St. Albans School (grade A+)
- Population: 17,542
- Median household income: $95,316
- Median home value: $685,000 (51% own)
- Median rent: $1,318 (49% rent)
- Top public schools: Montgomery Blair High School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), St. Albans School (grade A+)
#17. Takoma Park, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 231
- Population: 35,522
- Median household income: $166,541
- Median home value: $615,700 (89% own)
- Median rent: $2,231 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Bayard Rustin Elementary School (grade A), Snowden Farm Elementary School (grade A), Sherwood High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Holton-Arms School (grade A+), Georgetown Preparatory School (grade A+), Rochambeau The French International School (grade A+)
- Population: 35,522
- Median household income: $166,541
- Median home value: $615,700 (89% own)
- Median rent: $2,231 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Bayard Rustin Elementary School (grade A), Snowden Farm Elementary School (grade A), Sherwood High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Holton-Arms School (grade A+), Georgetown Preparatory School (grade A+), Rochambeau The French International School (grade A+)
#16. Olney, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 199
- Population: 27,300
- Median household income: $150,417
- Median home value: $482,500 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,876 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Rockburn Elementary School (grade A), Ellicott Mills Middle School (grade A), Ilchester Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Timothy's School (grade A+), Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Spencerville Adventist Academy (grade A)
- Population: 27,300
- Median household income: $150,417
- Median home value: $482,500 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,876 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Rockburn Elementary School (grade A), Ellicott Mills Middle School (grade A), Ilchester Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Timothy's School (grade A+), Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Spencerville Adventist Academy (grade A)
#15. Ilchester, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 186
- Population: 10,793
- Median household income: $176,995
- Median home value: $610,000 (93% own)
- Median rent: $3,096 (7% rent)
- Top public schools: Atholton High School (grade A+), Pointers Run Elementary School (grade A), Fulton Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Sandy Spring Friends School (grade A+), Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (grade A+)
- Population: 10,793
- Median household income: $176,995
- Median home value: $610,000 (93% own)
- Median rent: $3,096 (7% rent)
- Top public schools: Atholton High School (grade A+), Pointers Run Elementary School (grade A), Fulton Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Sandy Spring Friends School (grade A+), Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (grade A+)
#14. Scaggsville, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 182
- Population: 10,846
- Median household income: $248,703
- Median home value: $1,196,400 (96% own)
- Median rent: $3,194 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Winston Churchill High School (grade A+), Thomas S. Wootton High School (grade A+), Northwest High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Holton-Arms School (grade A+), Landon School (grade A+), Georgetown Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Population: 10,846
- Median household income: $248,703
- Median home value: $1,196,400 (96% own)
- Median rent: $3,194 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Winston Churchill High School (grade A+), Thomas S. Wootton High School (grade A+), Northwest High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Holton-Arms School (grade A+), Landon School (grade A+), Georgetown Preparatory School (grade A+)
#13. Travilah, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 157
- Population: 6,595
- Median household income: $133,865
- Median home value: $401,500 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,394 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: 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: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
- Population: 6,595
- Median household income: $133,865
- Median home value: $401,500 (85% own)
- Median rent: $1,394 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: 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: The Bryn Mawr School (grade A+), Gilman School (grade A+), St. Timothy's School (grade A+)
#12. Lutherville, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 140
- Population: 106,600
- Median household income: $124,537
- Median home value: $458,700 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,895 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: River Hill High School (grade A+), Centennial High School (grade A+), Atholton High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: St. Timothy's School (grade A+), The Park School of Baltimore (grade A+), Glenelg Country School (grade A+)
- Population: 106,600
- Median household income: $124,537
- Median home value: $458,700 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,895 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: River Hill High School (grade A+), Centennial High School (grade A+), Atholton High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: St. Timothy's School (grade A+), The Park School of Baltimore (grade A+), Glenelg Country School (grade A+)
#11. Columbia, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 117
- Population: 7,766
- Median household income: $186,346
- Median home value: $579,700 (88% own)
- Median rent: $2,511 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Montgomery Blair High School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Georgetown Day School (grade A+), Holton-Arms School (grade A+), Landon School (grade A+)
- Population: 7,766
- Median household income: $186,346
- Median home value: $579,700 (88% own)
- Median rent: $2,511 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Montgomery Blair High School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Georgetown Day School (grade A+), Holton-Arms School (grade A+), Landon School (grade A+)
#10. Four Corners, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 72
- Population: 67,142
- Median household income: $122,470
- Median home value: $623,800 (55% own)
- Median rent: $2,167 (45% rent)
- Top public schools: Thomas S. Wootton High School (grade A+), Walter Johnson High School (grade A+), Richard Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), The Madeira School (grade A+)
- Population: 67,142
- Median household income: $122,470
- Median home value: $623,800 (55% own)
- Median rent: $2,167 (45% rent)
- Top public schools: Thomas S. Wootton High School (grade A+), Walter Johnson High School (grade A+), Richard Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), The Madeira School (grade A+)
#9. Rockville, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 65
- Population: 9,789
- Median household income: $217,500
- Median home value: $1,159,700 (75% own)
- Median rent: $2,610 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), National Cathedral School (grade A+)
- Population: 9,789
- Median household income: $217,500
- Median home value: $1,159,700 (75% own)
- Median rent: $2,610 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+), National Cathedral School (grade A+)
#8. Chevy Chase, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 59
- Population: 46,499
- Median household income: $218,710
- Median home value: $1,044,900 (85% own)
- Median rent: $2,584 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Walt Whitman High School (grade A+), Winston Churchill High School (grade A+), Thomas S. Wootton High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)
- Population: 46,499
- Median household income: $218,710
- Median home value: $1,044,900 (85% own)
- Median rent: $2,584 (15% rent)
- Top public schools: Walt Whitman High School (grade A+), Winston Churchill High School (grade A+), Thomas S. Wootton High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)
#7. Potomac, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 57
- Population: 66,316
- Median household income: $185,546
- Median home value: $1,088,000 (65% own)
- Median rent: $2,312 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Walt Whitman High School (grade A+), Walter Johnson High School (grade A+), Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)
- Population: 66,316
- Median household income: $185,546
- Median home value: $1,088,000 (65% own)
- Median rent: $2,312 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Walt Whitman High School (grade A+), Walter Johnson High School (grade A+), Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)
#6. Bethesda, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 55
- Population: 5,435
- Median household income: $215,455
- Median home value: $732,300 (88% own)
- Median rent: $2,603 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Atholton High School (grade A+), Pointers Run Elementary School (grade A), Fulton Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Sandy Spring Friends School (grade A+), Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (grade A+)
- Population: 5,435
- Median household income: $215,455
- Median home value: $732,300 (88% own)
- Median rent: $2,603 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Atholton High School (grade A+), Pointers Run Elementary School (grade A), Fulton Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Glenelg Country School (grade A+), Sandy Spring Friends School (grade A+), Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (grade A+)
#5. Fulton, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 41
- Population: 73,589
- Median household income: $149,534
- Median home value: $617,200 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,921 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: Marriotts Ridge High School (grade A+), Centennial High School (grade A+), Mount Hebron High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: St. Timothy's School (grade A+), McDonogh School (grade A+), The Park School of Baltimore (grade A+)
- Population: 73,589
- Median household income: $149,534
- Median home value: $617,200 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,921 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: Marriotts Ridge High School (grade A+), Centennial High School (grade A+), Mount Hebron High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: St. Timothy's School (grade A+), McDonogh School (grade A+), The Park School of Baltimore (grade A+)
#4. Ellicott City, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 35
- Population: 8,371
- Median household income: $199,981
- Median home value: $891,200 (87% own)
- Median rent: $2,890 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: Walter Johnson High School (grade A+), Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)
- Population: 8,371
- Median household income: $199,981
- Median home value: $891,200 (87% own)
- Median rent: $2,890 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: Walter Johnson High School (grade A+), Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (grade A+), Washington Latin Public Charter School - Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)
#3. South Kensington, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 19
- Population: 24,692
- Median household income: $182,083
- Median home value: $770,000 (83% own)
- Median rent: $2,593 (17% rent)
- Top public schools: Winston Churchill High School (grade A+), Thomas S. Wootton High School (grade A+), Northwest High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Holton-Arms School (grade A+), Landon School (grade A+), Georgetown Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Population: 24,692
- Median household income: $182,083
- Median home value: $770,000 (83% own)
- Median rent: $2,593 (17% rent)
- Top public schools: Winston Churchill High School (grade A+), Thomas S. Wootton High School (grade A+), Northwest High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Holton-Arms School (grade A+), Landon School (grade A+), Georgetown Preparatory School (grade A+)
#2. North Potomac, Maryland
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- Overall Rank: 7
- Population: 49,763
- Median household income: $131,142
- Median home value: $714,500 (49% own)
- Median rent: $2,180 (51% rent)
- Top public schools: Walt Whitman High School (grade A+), Walter Johnson High School (grade A+), Richard Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)
- Population: 49,763
- Median household income: $131,142
- Median home value: $714,500 (49% own)
- Median rent: $2,180 (51% rent)
- Top public schools: Walt Whitman High School (grade A+), Walter Johnson High School (grade A+), Richard Montgomery High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: BASIS Independent McLean (grade A+), Sidwell Friends School (grade A+), Georgetown Day School (grade A+)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.
#1. North Bethesda, Maryland
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