2019 Most Diverse Places to Live in MarylandAbout this List

Montgomery Village

• Suburb in Maryland
• 87 reviews

Current Resident: Very beautiful with lots of nice trees an flowers. Very nice people my neighbors are so nice and respectful, my neighborhood is very kept up wish I love. I feel very secure in Montgomery village, my wife always leaves her car door unlocked and nothing has ever happened. Im so happy we just bought our town house here a couple years ago best decision ever!
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• A

• B+

• A+

• 33,565 Population

Aspen Hill

• Suburb in Maryland
• 73 reviews

Current Resident: We love it here! I have raised my family here and feel blessed to have had the experience. It is a lovely area and a wonderful neighborhood.
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• A-

• A

• A+

• 52,386 Population

Germantown

• Suburb in Maryland
• 241 reviews

Current Resident: I am very comfortable here. I have lived here for 4 years now. Originally from the Midwest, I find people here can be extremely rude and vindictive. Violent crime has been ticking up greatly as DC continues its gentrification. In my job I work with the general public and I can honestly say that just 13 miles north in Frederick, MD the people are MUCH friendlier! That being said, it’s a trade off because I like being close to DC and enjoy the close access to hiking trails. The mountains are just 20 miles away with beautiful bends in the Potomac River in Sandy Hook, MD. It’s a beautiful place to call home, even if the housing is extremely expensive. If you’re single, even with a good job, owning your own home is most likely out of reach.
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• A+

• A

• A+

• 91,447 Population

Gaithersburg

• Town in Maryland
• 188 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Gaithersburg for the last eight years of my life, and some of my best memories happened right here in this city. Gaithersburg has Rio, which is a city center with restaurants, places to shop, a movie theater, and much more. I have spent a lot of time there and probably will spend a lot more time there! Our schools are top notch as well. Along with amazing athletics, the schools have great educational opportunities that allow children to thrive and succeed in their adult lives. By living in a place with such a booming economy, there are always opportunities for employment available as well. With countless stores, shops, restaurants, and fun things to work at, being unemployed is hard to do in this city. One thing I would change about Gaithersburg is that traffic can be a problem in some areas as a result of such a high population, so you might be late getting to where you need to go around here. Overall, I love this city, and I think everyone has a place here!
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• A

• A+

• 67,417 Population

Glenmont

• Suburb in Maryland
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: Glenmont is a quiet yet thriving suburb. We have great shopping centers with good grocery stores and retail. There's a costco and mall with a theater right up the street. My favorite however is the quick metro access and forested pathways to walk/ run on.
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• B

• A+

• 16,917 Population

Silver Spring

• Town in Maryland
• 366 reviews

Current Resident: Silver Spring is a very peaceful town. I find the people here very friendly and accepting. I like the schools here as well, although I think that the breaks should be made longer. I go to Rockville high school, which I think is a great school because of its educational programs such as the AP and IB program. But one thing I would like to change about this town is that its too peaceful! I feel as though there should be more excitement around here, like in certain events or community goals.
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• A+

• A

• A+

• 79,483 Population

Wheaton

• Suburb in Maryland
• 51 reviews

Current Resident: Great town, very diverse, lots to do and see! Especially great that the Wheaton shopping center has everything you could need at your fingertips! Great shopping like Target, JcPenney, and Macy's. Lots of local food and international food and restaurants. Only downside is all of the construction along Georgia Ave.
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• 50,095 Population

North Laurel

• Suburb of Baltimore, MD
• 29 reviews

Current Resident: I live in the Emerson Community in North Laurel. It is a beautiful community which is very pet-friendly. There are doggy-bag stands throughout the community. There are many well-maintained parks and a community swimming pool. There is even a mini dog park. I would definitely say this is a great community to live in. I'm districted to a very good school and we are conveniently close to a lot of amenities. We can close enough to D.C. that is perfect for a day trip, the Annapolis mall is not too far away, and we are close to Columbia Mall in Ellicott City.
Read 29 Reviews

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• A+

• A+

• 24,510 Population

Calverton

• Suburb in Maryland
• 28 reviews

Nearby Resident: Calverton is a great place to live. It's a quiet neighborhood but you still can see kids playing around, which is good. There are not a lot of problems, meaning that police come often to houses.
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• B+

• A+

• 18,145 Population

Beltsville

• Suburb in Maryland
• 66 reviews

Current Resident: If you are considering an area to reside in Maryland, you should definitely consider Beltsville as a choice. The area is amazing and very family oriented. The area is filled with friendly people and is very diverse. I lived there for 15 years of my life and never had any problems with the area. It is a very peaceful area where not a lot happens. Also the area offers very good schools to send your children to. The area is normally quiet, it is very rare to see any trouble happening around the neighborhood. The area also has plenty job opportunities that include friendly - local stores. Moving to this area is a great choice for your family.
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• A+

• 17,890 Population

Redland

• Suburb in Maryland
• 42 reviews

Niche User: There is next to zero crime in the area. The homeowners look out for each other and report all suspicious activity.
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• A

• A+

• 17,317 Population

Hyattsville

• Suburb in Maryland
• 117 reviews

Current Resident: I love hometown Hyattsville! Everything is close to every thing, and every type of living experience - quaint old town, busy city, community living- is all there.
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• C-

• A+

• 18,225 Population

White Oak

• Suburb in Maryland
• 48 reviews

Works Here: I went to in this area for seven years as a child. I think it's very nice. It's quiet, friendly, and has a lot of deer. Forget all the negative reviews of this place. I have very fond memories here.
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• 19,525 Population

Cottage City

• Suburb in Maryland

• B-

• C-

• A+

• 1,255 Population

North Kensington

• Suburb in Maryland
• 6 reviews

Niche User: To clarify my area is Silver Spring/Wheaton/ Kensington area, other surrounding areas have slightly different dynamics. The area s full of culture and there s plenty to do you can find activities, restaurants, entertainment, and religions from all over the globe. There is only a little class conflict and contrast within the area (people range from somewhat poor to upper middle class) but it is fairly high with immediately surrounding communities. Although there is little violence between classes, it is very apparent in services available (and the cost), housing costs, community features (all their public centers seem shining), and especially education. Montgomery county is supposed to be one of the best school districts in the US. However this because they shower the "Up county" school in richer areas with access money, the best staff, facilities, and funding, while largely ignoring "Down County" schools who have facilities in much need of repair, with underpaid staff who would readily leave for upcountry schools (where students are motivated and tutored), lack many of the advantage up county schools have (such as multiple training rooms, far more electronics, and tutors), and lower quality food. Money is granted based on the school's personal fundraising, number of students, and test scores, so the small down county schools are stuck in an eternal rut. This is a self-made community full of many opinions and determination. We have many recent immigrants and a unique culture,
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• 9,856 Population

Layhill

• Suburb in Maryland
• 4 reviews

Niche User: I wouldn't say it is the safest place in the world, but you can count on not being scared to leave your house or walk around at night. There are loud people, and drunk people, and lots of crazy teenagers around. But I've never seen tensions get high to the point of people being in actual physical danger. Late at night you can see police cars driving through the neighborhood, but not as much during the day.
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• 4,981 Population

Rossville

• Suburb of Baltimore, MD
• 24 reviews

Niche User: Overall, this area is quiet and multi-cultural. There is a lot of diversity everywhere you go and is not more of one ethnicity versus another.
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• A+

• 15,219 Population

Hillandale

• Suburb in Maryland
• 7 reviews

Current Resident: I have not lived in any other place besides Hillandale. When I was little, I asked my mom if I could buy our house from them, just because I couldn't see myself living anywhere else. This place is is where I have spent the past 17, almost 18 years of my life, making and losing friends, having good and bad experiences alike, but having the close knit community that I can easily call my family to pick me up when I have fallen down. You can walk into any of my neighbors houses at any time, strike up a conversation with them, and hours on hours can pass by before you even realize it. I'm sad to be leaving this community when I go off to college, but no matter where I go, I will always hold this town close to my heart. Home is where the heart is, and that is Hillandale.
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• A+

• 5,734 Population

Takoma Park

• Suburb in Maryland
• 64 reviews

Current Resident: Takoma Park is a place like you have never seen before. with its strong community and diversity, this is a fantastic place to live. in Takoma, there is practically something to do every other week with all the various community events. We also have three! yes three of the best schools in the state all in the same vicinity. Takoma Park Elementary School. (pre-k - 2nd) Piney Branch Elementary. (3rd - 5th) and lastly Takoma Park Middle school (6th - 8th). we have many parks and places to enjoy the outdoors and were near a metro station. we have a recreational center, library and a police station. All in the same building! If you value community, safety, and diversity, please live in Takoma park Maryland.
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• 17,643 Population

Patterson Place

• Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

• A

• C-

• A+

• 2,808 Population

Brooklyn

• Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
• 6 reviews

• C

• C-

• A+

• 12,548 Population

Colesville

• Suburb in Maryland
• 27 reviews

Current Resident: There are many opportunities in Colesville. There are many unique stores, restaurants, pools, and easy access to a variety of main roads to make commuting easier. As part of a high school consortium, there are many options for high school students, no matter what they are interested in.
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• 14,633 Population

Rockville

• Town in Maryland
• 203 reviews

Current Resident: As someone who has lived in Rockville for the majority of their life, I am proud to say this city is everything I could ask for. Montgomery County is the area that Rockville is a part of and the schools, sports teams, and academics are some of the best in the nation. The neighborhood that I live in has a great diversity of people, convenient location nearby schools and public activities, and overall quality place to start your life. I've had an unforgettable time thus far in Rockville and hope to be able to give back to my community as much as I can. If you're looking to live somewhere with beneficial features, for the present and the future, Rockville is highly recommended!
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• 66,420 Population

Burtonsville

• Suburb in Maryland
• 39 reviews

Current Resident: Burtonsville is a nice area to live in. There are two shopping centers on either side. Burtonsville shopping center and Briggs Chaney shopping center. It makes it easy to get food, groceries, gas whatever. It's not really a clothing area though unless you count Ross and Rainbow. The people are pretty nice and the neighborhoods are generally really pretty. The people in the area I live in care a lot about their front yards. The area has lots of sidewalks and bus stations which makes commuting through the town without a car simple enough. The high school has an amazing med program if your kid is interested in that. Overall, it's a pretty good community.
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• 10,428 Population

Lake Walker

• Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD
• 8 reviews

• B

• C-

• A+

• 4,311 Population