Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
12%
Maryland City
Maryland City, MD Area Guide
Baltimore and DC are within minutes of this laidback suburb
Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Peaceful
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Convenient
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,984
Average: $108,662
Education
7,458
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,587
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Maryland City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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
Commuter Rail
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.