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FAMILY & SCHOOLS

A Place for Your Family to Thrive

From top-rated schools to family-friendly communities and an overall welcoming environment, Maryland is a place where your family can grow and thrive.

Education

#3

Best Early Education System (WalletHub ‘23)

Family

#5

Best Place to Raise a Family (WalletHub ‘21)

Diversity

#1

Most Diverse (East Coast)

Pre-K Through College:
Maryland Leads in Knowledge

With leading primary and secondary schools as well as high-ranking colleges and universities, Maryland has the schools to build a successful future for your family. Whether a quality public education is your priority for your family or you’re chasing a higher degree yourself, Maryland’s education system will support you.

Upskilling Resources

Family-Friendly Communities

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Columbia

Nature, Trails and Safety.

Columbia is rich with opportunities for children. The mid-sized city offers great schools, extensive nature preservation, a robust trail system connecting all the city’s neighborhoods, and plenty of enrichment programming for children. And, the city snagged the #2 spot in WalletHub’s list of the safest cities.

Mid-Sized Cities

Easton

Charming Shore Town

Looking for that idyllic small town to raise your family in? You’ll find it in Easton, Maryland. This picturesque small town offers quiet, waterfront living. When you live in Easton, day trips to the city or the shore are possible, as this central town is 1.5 hours to Ocean City, Baltimore and Washington D.C.

Small Towns

Olney

Small Town Feel, Big Town Amenities

Olney offers small-town charm in Maryland’s sought-after Montgomery County, which offers excellent schools. Here you’ll find space to spread out while still having access to the cultural and educational experiences available in the D.C. Capital Region.

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Crofton

Family-Friendly and In the Center of it All

Many parents who need to get to both Baltimore and D.C., choose to raise their families in Crofton, a conveniently situated suburban neighborhood. With kid-friendly activities at your fingertips, families who settle in Crofton will always have something fun to do.

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Come As You Are

No matter your race, ethnicity or family dynamic, Maryland welcomes you. Maryland is demographically diverse and celebrates different cultural views and traditions. So if raising culturally aware and inclusive children is important to you, you’ve found the right place.

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Life in Maryland

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Maryland is the most diverse state on the East Coast. Immerse yourself in a welcoming community.

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Financial Security

Make a good salary in Maryland, and tap into programs to help you pay off student loans or buy a house.

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Health & Safety

Home to a world-renowned hospital and a community that was ranked second in the nation for safety, Maryland is a healthy and safe place to live.

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