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Great Mills, MD

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A Navy town on the edge of the St. Mary’s countryside

Military Nature Outdoors Suburb Historic

Great Mills is a suburban community next door to Lexington Park and Naval Air Station Patuxent. Most of the community’s southern portion blends in with the surrounding St. Mary’s County countryside, with the north end hosting the majority of the residential neighborhoods. Hosting almost no major commercial activity, Great Mills mainly serves as a home base for folks who work in neighboring towns, including armed service personnel and civilian military employees seeking off-base housing. Numerous large shopping centers can be found just outside of town along Three Notch Road, particularly around the intersection with Great Mills Road near the Navy base.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Great Mills, MD is $1,168 for a studio, $1,195 for one bedroom, $1,630 for two bedrooms, and $2,299 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Great Mills has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,195/month
740 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Greenview Knolls Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

412 Students

5
out of 10

George Washington Carver Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

518 Students

3
out of 10

Great Mills High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,779 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • St. Mary's River State Park
  • Historic St. Mary's City
  • Calvert Marine Museum
  • Piney Point Lighthouse
  • Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center

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