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2018 Best Places to Live in Carroll CountyAbout this List

Explore the best places to live in the U.S. based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other sources. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Sykesville

    • Suburb of Baltimore, MD
    • 27
    1 Best Places to Live in Carroll County

    Current Resident: Sykesville is a very small and comfy town. I have lived in Sykesville for most of my life and I am proud of it. Over the years, Sykesville has made many improvements such as adding retail and food options. One of my favorite things about Sykesville is Main Street. Main Street holds events at least once a month. They are family friendly and really bring the community together. Another great aspect of Sykesville of its School System. Sykesville has many Blue Ribbon schools at all levels of schooling. I have attended two of them and I can say that they have successfully prepared me for college and life afterwards. Sykesville does have room for improvement, the infrastructure for example, but the local government acknowledges this and actively works with the community to fix this. Overall, Sykesville is an amazing town and I love living in it!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • 3,940 Population
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  2. Eldersburg

    • Suburb of Baltimore, MD
    • 86
    2 Best Places to Live in Carroll County

    Current Resident: I have lived in Elders-burg, Maryland since 1998, since I was born and raised there. It is a very rural area with many farms still visible. Although, the area is growing fast there is still not much to do for teens.
    You need to go to Westminster or Columbia for shopping and movies.
    It is quiet and schools are wonderful. I went to Century High School and it is a Blue Ribbon School. The sports teams are excellent!
    Read 86 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • 31,892 Population
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  3. Hampstead

    • Town in Maryland
    • 21
    3 Best Places to Live in Carroll County

    Current Resident: It is a very safe community and the people that live here are very nice and helpful! I have lived here my whole life and have never experienced any criminal activity that directly involved me, and the weather is nice.
    Read 21 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Public Schools
    • 6,352 Population
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  5. Mount Airy

    • Town in Maryland
    • 48
    4 Best Places to Live in Carroll County

    Current Resident: Mount Airy is a quaint little town right outside of Baltimore. The area is super beautiful in the fall and spring. The people are super kind and neighborly. You can eat at places such as J&P Pizza, the Mount Airy Inn, Carter Que, Green Turtle, and more. The schools are great and really strive to communicate with the students, and their parent's, on how to help them succeed. The extra curricular activities are just as good (at least the one's that I have personally experienced, LOUYAA & MAYAA). Mount Airy is definitely a great place to raise a family or start a family. I would definitely recommend passing through or moving to the area!
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • 9,376 Population
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  6. Manchester

    • Town in Maryland
    • 12
    5 Best Places to Live in Carroll County

    Current Resident: With amazing and loving people, plenty of nearby opportunities for entertainment and exploring, and a cozy environment, I'm proud to call Manchester my home. The people are forever welcoming and the relaxed town provide an excellent place to live and spend time de-stressing from daily life.
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Public Schools
    • 4,814 Population
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  7. Westminster

    • Town in Maryland
    • 58
    6 Best Places to Live in Carroll County

    Current Resident: I've been apart of the Westminster community for 15 years and I'm of it! This small town atmosphere is great for raising a family. There are plenty of festivals (Jazz, Art in the Park, Strawberry, Fall Fest) to entertain during the summer months not to mention the fall. It also home to some very good schooling, whether it be Westminster Elementary, Westminster Middle, or Winters Mill High School. All provide a great education in a public school system. Overall, I'm pleased with living in Westminster, Maryland!
    Read 58 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Public Schools
    • 18,665 Population
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  10. Taneytown

    • Town in Maryland
    • 17
    7 Best Places to Live in Carroll County

    Current Resident: Taneytown is my constant. I love Taneytown but I do understand that there is nothing to do in Taneytown. Taneytown is a small town with family owned businesses and parks. The only big places we have are Sheetz, our two grocery stores, and our dollar stores (which are not even that big). Taneytown is peaceful and makes me feel at home. I like that its not commercialized and how it doesn't have a big night life. it wouldn't be Taneytown if it did.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Public Schools
    • 6,755 Population
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  11. New Windsor

    • Town in Maryland
    • 5

    Current Resident: Love the small town environment where neighbors genuinely care about each other! Uncle Matty's Eatery has delicious blackened tuna sandwiches and extremely authentic gyros with house-made, kettle cooked potato chips! DELICIOUS
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Public Schools
    • 1,287 Population
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  12. Union Bridge

    • Town in Maryland
    • 6

    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.
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    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Public Schools
    • 880 Population
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