When deciding where to settle down, almost everyone researches the safety of a potential forever home. Maryland has its share of crime but it also has its share of safer towns, too. We took a look at Neighborhood Scout’s Maryland crime rates to bring you the best places for peace, quiet, and security. Here are the safest places in Maryland.
- Port Tobacco
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr In 2010, the population of Port Tobacco was only 13 according to the US census. This would explain why the town is ghost-like, and why the crime rate is incredibly low.
- Brookeville
Dan Reed / Flickr Brookeville is small but has been rapidly developing and is an ideal place for families.
- Lonaconing
Jon Dawson / Flickr The Lonaconing Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Among these historic homes is also the impressive Lonaconing Furnace.
- Fairmount Heights
townmapusa.com This town is the second oldest African-American-majority municipality in PG County. This town also boasts several historic sites, including a World War II monument.
- Ijamsville
Forsaken Fotos / Flickr This town was named after it’s first resident, Plummer Ijams, who settled in Ijamsville in 1785.
- Churchville
Dave / Flickr This town is known for - you guessed it - its several charming churches.
- Charlotte Hall
alliecat1881 / Flickr As of 2010 there were 317 households and 239 families residing in Charlotte Hall. Also located here is the beautiful Gilbert Run Park.
- Boyds
Domingo Mora / Flickr Not only is Boyds a safe town, it also has two of the best Maryland parks, Little Seneca Lake and Black Hill Regional.
- Phoenix
townmapusa.com Located in Baltimore County, although Phoenix is one of the safest, it’s also one of the most expensive neighborhoods to live in.
- Fallston
Preservation Maryland / Flickr Fallston is mostly suburbs and farmland. So not only is it one of the safest towns, it’s also one of the most picturesque.
Almost all of the above listed towns are small and sparsely populated. Some Marylanders love that type of atmosphere, some don’t. What did you think of the list? Could you live in one of these places? Share your thoughts below.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr
In 2010, the population of Port Tobacco was only 13 according to the US census. This would explain why the town is ghost-like, and why the crime rate is incredibly low.
Dan Reed / Flickr
Brookeville is small but has been rapidly developing and is an ideal place for families.
Jon Dawson / Flickr
The Lonaconing Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Among these historic homes is also the impressive Lonaconing Furnace.
townmapusa.com
This town is the second oldest African-American-majority municipality in PG County. This town also boasts several historic sites, including a World War II monument.
Forsaken Fotos / Flickr
This town was named after it’s first resident, Plummer Ijams, who settled in Ijamsville in 1785.
Dave / Flickr
This town is known for - you guessed it - its several charming churches.
alliecat1881 / Flickr
As of 2010 there were 317 households and 239 families residing in Charlotte Hall. Also located here is the beautiful Gilbert Run Park.
Domingo Mora / Flickr
Not only is Boyds a safe town, it also has two of the best Maryland parks, Little Seneca Lake and Black Hill Regional.
Located in Baltimore County, although Phoenix is one of the safest, it’s also one of the most expensive neighborhoods to live in.
Preservation Maryland / Flickr
Fallston is mostly suburbs and farmland. So not only is it one of the safest towns, it’s also one of the most picturesque.
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