Kensington

• Suburb in Maryland
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Current Resident: Kensington is a small suburb about eight miles from the Capitol dome as a bird flies. It has lots of schools and churches etc., and most people are pretty well off (not everyone). It does not have a lot of diversity. And people can pretty much ignore what is going on in the world around them if they want to. There are parks and a pretty nice downtown you can walk to from most parts of town. (Finally got a Chipotle and Five Guys - now there are three places to hang out, including Continental PIzza - at least til 8 pm.) That 's one problem; no place to hang out unless you go down to Bethesda or out to one of the malls, and that means driving or getting a ride. I have good friends in Kensington, and I have had a good life there. I just wish it were more welcoming to more kinds of people. Maybe it is just time to move out of the little pond and into the big wide ocean!
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Urbana

• Town in Maryland
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Current Resident: Arguably one of the most affluent areas in Frederick County and Western Maryland. Great schools and family amenities makes Urbana a great place to raise or start a family. Crime is not a concern here, largely due to the presence of school-age children. However, because of Urbana's lack of local amenities (authentic restaurants, a movie theater, any sort of nightlife), I would not recommend it for younger people. Of course you can access all of this less than an hour away in Frederick, Baltimore or D.C, but Urbana is an extremely family-oriented community, so finding places nearby for the younger crowd can be very difficult. All in all, Urbana is a great, family-friendly community and I would highly recommend it if you plan on raising a family in the D.C./Baltimore area.
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North Potomac

• Suburb in Maryland
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Current Resident: North Potomac is a great place for the whole family! There are excellent parks and playgrounds. North Potomac is situated in an area surrounded by various entertainment facilities such as movie theaters and bowling alleys. There are many great restaurants only a short walk or drive away. North Potomac is also close to two metro stations on the Red Line - perfect for commuting to Washington, D.C.
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Garrett Park

• Suburb in Maryland
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Current Resident: Such a cute town. All of the houses are beautiful, the community is incredibly friendly, and you never have to worry about your street being plowed.
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South Kensington

• Suburb in Maryland

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Somerset

• Suburb in Maryland

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Potomac

• Suburb in Maryland
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Current Resident: Potomac is a great town to live in. Since it is only a short drive from Washington, DC, you get all the opportunities of a big city while still getting the small town feeling by living in Potomac. From Potomac Village with a mom-and-pop hardware store, to the easily accessible bustling capitol city, Potomac is a unique town as well as community to be a part of. The proximity to Washington, DC, has created a lot of diversity, since a lot of people in Potomac work in Washington. People from all walks of life live in my town, creating numerous cultural events year round.
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Bethesda

• Town in Maryland
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Current Resident: Bethesda is a safe, affluent suburb of DC with great schools, restaurants, and shopping locations. Very wholesome place to live!
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Travilah

• Suburb in Maryland
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Nearby Resident: Travilah is the classic American suburban neighborhood. The town is surrounded by some of the best learning centers in America, from John Hopkins University, which is down the street, from a combination of 13 top universities in Maryland molded together to become, The universities of Shady Grove.
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Ellicott City

• Suburb of Baltimore, MD
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Current Resident: I have only lived in Ellicott City for a few years now, but my experiences have generally been satisfactory. The quality of schools is great, the community is diverse (with a large South Korean presence), and people are generally friendly. Old Ellicott City characterizes Ellicott City as a whole as a special place. One of my criticisms is that oftentimes I find I have to drive to other areas - Columbia most of the time - if I want to do certain activities or eat at certain restaurants. Ellicott City is a bit isolated.
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Brookmont

• Suburb in Maryland

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Chevy Chase Town

• Suburb in Maryland

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Chevy Chase Village

• Suburb in Maryland
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Niche User: It is a very safe area with a very small amount of crime. We have our own police force that is very responsive and effective at catching criminals. Sometimes they can be a pest though when they hide behind corners waiting for folks to roll through a stop sign, that always becomes annoying.
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North Bethesda

• Suburb in Maryland
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Current Resident: I have b÷n living here for a year and I absolutely love living here! The neighbors are so friendly, and the communitiss well kept! There are plenty of shopping centers offering variety of stores, from retail to grocery to huge department stores such as Target and TJ Maxx. There are plenty of dollar stores in the area. It is safe and provides me comfort to know that I may walk to the store at night without any disruptions. It is an expensive area as far as housing, but I lucked up and found a place for a reasonable price. Great area!
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Rockville

• Town in Maryland
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Current Resident: Rockville is a great city for families, college students, and older adults. It's a relatively large city, yet everything is close by. There is public transportation, such as metro and buses, available and easy to access. Additionally, Washington, D.C is a 30 min ride, either by metro or car. The city itself is clean and cozy. There are several parks for dog-walking and jogging, and also basketball and tennis courts for those who enjoy playing sports. In downtown Rockville, there is a movie theater, restaurants, shops, and various other shopping and service points. Overall, it's a nice city to live in!
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Cabin John

• Suburb in Maryland
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Chevy Chase

• Suburb in Maryland
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Niche User: The area where I live is incredible. We have a top education system, and incredible opportunities to explore museums and natural parks. The public transportation system is effective and affordable, making access to Washington D.C. and Virginia easy. Overall the area is growing and developing successful businesses and there are several movie theaters and restaurants within walking distance from residential areas. Overall the place is safe, clean, and supportive of bigger and better businesses. I believe this area will continue to grow and improve over time.
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Darnestown

• Suburb in Maryland
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Current Resident: Great area. Quiet and friendly. Really enjoy nature and everything that the suburbs has to offer! Great food, great people and great schools.
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Derwood

• Suburb in Maryland
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Former Resident: Derwood is a nice, quiet suburb that offers a lot of recreational and educational opportunities for families. I really loved growing up in my neighborhood.
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Four Corners

• Suburb in Maryland
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Niche User: It's pretty safe. You do have a few crimes here and there, but nothing to be too concerned about.
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Clarksburg

• Suburb in Maryland
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Current Resident: Clarksburg is a family oriented community located in Upper Montgomery County, MD. Wonderful schools and lots of activities to do for the kids!
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Ilchester

• Suburb of Baltimore, MD
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Niche User: I am partial to this area because it is my hometown, but I can objectively say that it is a great place to raise a family. I generally feel safe, and the public school system is decent by national standards. It also allows easy access to cities including DC and Annapolis as well as more rural areas and mountains.
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Columbia

• City in Maryland
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Current Resident: I love the trees. There are so many tall, well established trees here! The city itself is so close to major areas ( Baltimore, Washington DC, Annapolis, etc.) but the trees and the overall landscape make you feel like you're somewhere else, at least it does to me. There are wooded trails everywhere, even behind my house. I only have to walk out my back door. It's always bright. I also love that we have a little bit of everything here: every store, mall, and restaurant you could ever hope for and they are five minutes from my house! Yet, with all the trees and natural landscapes you would never know it. The only thing that gives it away is the sound of traffic. I love it here. I've lived here for twelve years and not regretted a single year.
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Takoma Park

• Suburb in Maryland
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Current Resident: Takoma Park, Maryland, is a quaint, super-sweet, progressive, and family-friendly town. For goodness sakes, we have a poet laureate! I came from the city of San Francisco and I was engaged in my community there, but Takoma Park gives us many more opportunities to be the neighbors we want to be. For example, in the winters, we are part of the Snow Angels who dig out our neighbors who are physically incapable of doing it themselves. Every Sunday, we walk up the street to the local farmer's market and buy fresh fruits and vegetables. Each month, we receive a paper that tells us the goings on in the neighborhood and events to look out for. We rent our house, but wish we could buy it because we love the neighborhood so much.
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Fulton

• Suburb of Baltimore, MD
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Niche User: The area is great, your in a safe area where the development rate is fast, super markets are close real estate is going up new neighbors and neighborhoods, everything is really growing. I would not want to move from anywhere else where i leave or to another state because Maryland has such easy access to other states so close.
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