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Rockville
  • Town in Maryland
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Town
Washington, D.C.

Rockville

#8 in Best Places to Live in Maryland
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Rockville is a town in Maryland with a population of 67,095. Rockville is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Rockville offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Rockville there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Rockville and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Rockville are highly rated.
    About Rockville...
    Population
    67,095
    Town near
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $554,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,994
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      37%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Rockville

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $116,031
    National
    $69,021
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