Maryland City

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Maryland City, MD

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Baltimore and DC are within minutes of this laidback suburb

Suburban Scenic Riverside Peaceful Convenient

Tucked between the Patuxent River and Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Maryland City is a tranquil suburb draped in natural beauty. The environment defines life in Maryland City, from the lush trees that line the roads to the many recreational opportunities available in the sprawling Patuxent Research Refuge and on the winding Patuxent River.

While the peaceful surroundings lend to the community’s laidback atmosphere, Maryland City is far from isolated. The exciting racing venue Laurel Park is located in town, while great shopping options abound at nearby Corridor Marketplace, Laurel Shopping Center, Towne Centre at Laurel, and Historic Savage Mill.

Many Maryland City residents enjoy quick commutes to major area employers like Bowie State University and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The vibrant hubs of Baltimore and Washington, DC are within easy commuting distance as well. Access to the MARC train and major roadways makes getting around from Maryland City simple.

Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Patuxent Research Refuge - North Tract
  • Fairland Regional Park
  • Patuxent Research Refuge - South Tract
  • NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
  • Howard Owens Science Center

Military Bases

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.