Young professionals who are drawn to opportunities in
Baltimore but don’t want to deal with the traffic, high housing costs, or noise of living in the city should take a look at these awesome suburbs.
We looked at a whole bunch of data to figure out which suburbs had the best professional opportunities, amenities, and more. Then we narrowed down 35 Baltimore suburbs to the best 10 for young professionals.
Let’s take a look at the winners.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 22-29: 14.5 percent
- Total amenities: 7,446
The thriving coastal city of Annapolis kicks off our list of with a range of housing options. Modern condos and townhomes are a great pick for young professionals, while Cape Cod, Colonial, and cottage style homes give home buyers room to grow.
Spend the weekend relaxing by boating or fishing on the water, or enjoy a picnic with waterfront views at Truxtun Park. Foodies are sure to get their fix at Annapolis’ numerous local dining options, while arts and culture enthusiasts will flock to local events like First Sundays Arts Festival, or live performances at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 22-29: 16.9 percent
- Residents with a bachelor’s degree: 30.2 percent
Cockeysville earns the second place spot on our list with everything from modern townhomes to stately Colonial style homes for young professionals searching for a home.
The Hunt Valley Towne Center provides convenient brand name shopping, but young professionals looking for local options will find plenty of restaurants and specialty stores along York Street. Residents can also network while they hit the links at the Fox Hollow Golf Course.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 22-29: 13.2 percent
- Total amenities: 4,257
Young professionals searching for the perfect home in the Baltimore suburb of Laurel will find affordable
condos and ranch style houses, as well as spacious Colonial and farmhouse style homes.
Hit the links and network at the Patuxent Greens Golf Club, or check out a new book at the Laurel Branch Library. Residents also enjoy casual dining and shopping from brand name retailers at the Towne Center at Laurel.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 22-29: 19.8 percent
- Total amenities: 993
The small town of Jessup earns the fourth place spot on our list of the best Baltimore suburbs for young professionals. Home buyers will find townhomes, ranch style houses, and craftsman style homes.
Jessup is conveniently located between
Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, making it the perfect commuter suburb for young professionals looking for opportunities in both cities. A number of local and chain restaurants provide plenty of dining options for residents.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 22-29: 15.2 percent
- Total amenities: 1,673
Young professionals looking for affordable
townhouses and condos have plenty of options to choose from in the Baltimore suburb of Greenbelt.
Enjoy a weekend camping trip, a hike, or a picnic in the large Greenbelt Park or fish at Greenbelt Lake Park. The historic Old Greenbelt Theater is the perfect spot to catch a flick. The Greenway Center and Beltway Plaza Mall provide plenty of brand name shopping and casual dining options for residents.
Key Stats:
- Residents in professional occupations: 55.5 percent
- Total amenities: 5,930
With 55.5 percent of residents in professional occupations, Towson is the perfect spot for young professionals to kick start their careers. This lively college town has plenty of options for home buyers, from chic condos to spacious Colonial style homes.
Hit the links and network at the Country Club of Maryland, or relax by the lake on a sunny weekend at Robert E. Lee Park. Numerous local shops and restaurants line the streets of charming downtown Towson, but brand name shopping is also available at Towson Town Center.
Key Stats:
- Residents with a bachelor’s degree: 32.3 percent
- Median earnings of bachelor’s degree holders: $70,536
Savage earns the seventh place spot on our list with a range of housing options for young professional home buyers. Modern townhomes provide an affordable option, while spacious craftsman style homes provide room to grow.
The historic Savage Mill provides a completely unique shopping experience for residents, and houses a number of local boutiques selling art, books, clothing, gifts, and more. Residents can also unwind with a hike along the Little Patuxent River at Savage Park.
Key Stats:
- Residents age 22-29: 13.9 percent
- Total amenities: 4,346
The sizable Baltimore suburb of Glen Burnie is full of housing options for young professionals, including affordable
condos and townhouses, ranch style houses, and cottage style homes.
Residents enjoy convenient shopping from brand name retailers at Marley Station Mall, and a number of waterfront activities at Curtis Creek. Glen Burnie also has numerous local restaurants, perfect for grabbing a bite to eat after work.
Key Stats:
- Residents with a bachelor’s degree: 31.8 percent
- Residents in professional occupations: 62.8 percent
With a population of over 102,000, Columbia is the perfect spot for residents who want something in between suburban and urban. Affordable ranch, cottage, and Cape Cod style homes are great picks for young professional home buyers.
Residents can catch a flick, shop brand name retailers, or grab a bite to eat at The Mall in Columbia, or get back to nature in miles of wooded trails at the Clarksville Environmental Area. Columbia also has multiple golf courses where young professionals can network while they hit the links.
Key Stats:
- Unemployment rate: 2.6 percent
- Total amenities: 3,679
The small suburb of Bel Air rounds out our list of the best Baltimore suburbs for young professionals with plenty of amenities and a low unemployment rate. Home buyers will find everything from modest townhomes to stately Colonials.
Enjoy convenient shopping from brand name retailers at Harford Mall, or get back to nature at Bel Air’s numerous sprawling city parks and trails. The Winters Run Golf Club is the perfect spot to network or just relax on the course.
Our Methodology
To create this list of the best Baltimore suburbs for young professionals, we looked at the following criteria:
- Percent of residents age 22-29
- Percent of residents who attained a bachelor’s degree
- Median earnings for those who attained a bachelor’s degree
- Percent of residents who work in management, business, financial, or other professional fields
- Cost of living
Then, because some things are just a little more important to young professionals than others, we weighted the percent of residents age 22-29 and amenities per capita to make up 35 percent of our score. Professional opportunity made up 20 percent, and cost of living made up 10 percent.
We then averaged those weighted scores into one overall score, and the 10 lowest overall scores made the cut for this list. We used data from the U.S Census and AreaVibes.
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