2022 Best places to live in Carroll County

• Suburb of Baltimore, MD

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  102 reviews

Current Resident: I love my small community. The people surrounding me are amazing and caring. We have many different shops and centers that make this town interesting and fun. The local businesses and farmer's markets are fun to support. The schools in this community are all good schools with teachers that care. The medical and safety personnel are always responsive to help keep us safe. It is nice to see the personal side of them when the police officers and firefighters come to our neighborhood Fourth of July celebration or bring Santa around town. There are a few things I would change about Eldersburg. There are increasing amounts of homeless people and poverty in this community. This is saddening to hear and I wish we could come together further as a unit to help these people. I do not have any grievances with the legislative body and legislatures we have representing us but I hope they continue to uphold our rights, our safety, and the safety of our surrounding environment.... Read 102 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Population 30,550

• Suburb of Baltimore, MD

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  49 reviews

Current Resident: Wonderful, family-friendly community with lots of amenities, outdoor experiences, food, and shopping. Would recommend a visit or a stay here!... Read 49 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Population 3,948

Former Resident: Having spent the entirety of my formative years there, not a moment goes by that I'm don't thank my lucky stars to have grown up in as amazing a town as Hampstead, Maryland. My neighborhood sat at the town's northern end, abutting an 18-hole golf course as well as a constantly developing shopping center containing everything from hair salons to upscale restaurants. A mere two-minute drive from my house lay a Walmart Supercenter where my family ran many an errand over the years. But amenities are hardly limited to big-box stores around Hampstead, as I just as frequently got to experience the innumerable and thriving businesses in the historical downtown. As for academics, the district's public schools afforded me such an amazing education that I went from having a phobia of the school bus to being the first one to board it every morning. I've since moved elsewhere within Maryland, but I wouldn't have minded living out the rest of my years among Hampstead's peaceful, small-town bustle.... Read 36 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Population 6,403

• Town in Maryland

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  Rating 3.55 out of 5  22 reviews

Current Resident: Manchester is a small and delightful town in Maryland. I grew up there and cherish the memories of family nature hikes, sports events, service projects, and community activity. Everyone I have met has been caring and generous to all the community. There are many small-town events where the community comes together to celebrate the little things in community life.... Read 22 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A minus

• Population 4,752

Current Resident: Westminster is a nice little town where you can do anything that you could ever want. You can play basketball, skateboard, or run out in town, or you can play piano, mandolin, read, or study while at your cozy home! There are so many possibilities to choose from each day. You will never have a dull day in Westminster! From the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep, you will surely have many points of excitement along the way. The people are as nice as they can be. Playing basketball with complete strangers at the park is like playing with lifelong friends, and you will never feel out of place. While in Westminster, you will have your families home, but the town itself is like a second home to all of us. If you are in the mood to dine out, then you have many choices. There are chain restaurants, as well as many of Westminster’s finest locally owned restaurants. Westminster is a community built by the people, where people are in best interest.... Read 92 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• Population 18,649

• Town in Maryland

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  Rating 3 out of 5  24 reviews

Current Resident: Great small town to live in! Great place to raise a family. Not much employment opportunities but taneytown is close to frederick, baltimore, and Gettysburg. I have lived here my whole life and crime is not an issue. There is a variety of places to eat and the public library is great! Not really any night life, but you are so close to other locations that its not an issue. Taneytown also has historic charm to it and lots to learn about the history of the town. The schools are great and provide exceptional education to the community. Taneytown is a great place to raise a family as well. There are lots of local parks and events happening for the whole family to enjoy!... Read 24 reviews

• grade B

• grade B+

• Population 6,837

• Town in Maryland

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: New Windsor is a nice, small community surrounded by farms and farmers. This means nightlife in town consists of a single bar that is almost always packed on the weekends. Many businesses are open in the town itself and provide ample job openings, although many people commute to nearby towns. Violent crime is not really an issue, and I would consider it to be a good area to raise children. Plenty of room to grow and play!... Read 7 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B+

• Population 1,387

• Town in Maryland

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: Union bridge is a small farming community about an hour outside Baltimore Md. it is very family friendly and everyone gets along great! We have parades and town get togethers and a lot of pancake breakfast where everyone can meet up and also meet new people. There is little to no crime and you can walk down any street day or night and feel safe ( most likely someone will stop and ask if you need a ride) tractors and farm equipment is on the roads as much as cars! Most people that are born here stay here and that's what makes our community great! I would not want to live anywhere else.... Read 6 reviews

• grade C+

• grade B+

• Population 963