The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Maryland

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 124 towns of 500–10,000 people in Maryland. #1 is National Harbor, MD.

1. 25Walkersville, Maryland

   Better for first-time buyers than 82% of Maryland towns

   Walkersville is a town of 6,156 people in Frederick County, Maryland. It also ranks better for families than 78% of Maryland towns and easier by car than 78% of Maryland towns.

   6,156 people · Frederick County · median home $488,300 · income $130,893 · Jan low 27°F · 30 in snow

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2. 24Forest Heights, Maryland

   Better for first-time buyers than 83% of Maryland towns

   Forest Heights is a town of 2,658 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. It also ranks more vibrant than 86% of Maryland towns and better transit than 71% of Maryland towns.

   2,658 people · Prince George's County · median home $371,700 · income $98,734 · Jan low 27°F · 14 in snow

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3. 23Friendly, Maryland

   Better for first-time buyers than 83% of Maryland towns

   Friendly is a community of 9,937 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $437,800 (typical Maryland town: $412,300).

   9,937 people · Prince George's County · median home $437,800 · income $127,670 · Jan low 27°F · 14 in snow

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4. 22Brown Station, Maryland

   Better for first-time buyers than 85% of Maryland towns

   Brown Station is a community of 3,298 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. It also ranks more upscale than 85% of Maryland towns and better for families than 75% of Maryland towns.

   3,298 people · Prince George's County · median home $470,300 · income $168,848 · Jan low 25°F · 16 in snow

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5. 21Melwood, Maryland

   Better for first-time buyers than 85% of Maryland towns

   Melwood is a community of 3,977 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. It also ranks quieter than 75% of Maryland towns and better for retirees than 70% of Maryland towns.

   3,977 people · Prince George's County · median home $397,800 · income $81,364 · Jan low 25°F · 16 in snow

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6. 20Seat Pleasant, Maryland

   Better for first-time buyers than 85% of Maryland towns

   

   Seat Pleasant is a city of 4,522 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. It also ranks hipper than 96% of Maryland towns and more walkable than 94% of Maryland towns.

   4,522 people · Prince George's County · median home $326,900 · income $57,018 · Jan low 28°F · 10 in snow

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7. 19Marlboro Village, Maryland

   Better for first-time buyers than 86% of Maryland towns

   Marlboro Village is a community of 9,221 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. It also ranks better for young professionals than 96% of Maryland towns and better transit than 79% of Maryland towns.

   9,221 people · Prince George's County · median home $382,600 · income $122,856 · Jan low 25°F · 16 in snow

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8. 18Brunswick, Maryland

   Better for first-time buyers than 88% of Maryland towns

   Brunswick is a city of 7,762 people in Frederick County, Maryland. It also ranks better for cycling than 77% of Maryland towns and quieter than 71% of Maryland towns.

   7,762 people · Frederick County · median home $374,500 · income $118,025 · Jan low 21°F · 32 in snow

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9. 17Capitol Heights, Maryland

   Better for first-time buyers than 89% of Maryland towns

   Capitol Heights is a town of 4,050 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. It also ranks better transit than 93% of Maryland towns and more walkable than 88% of Maryland towns.

   4,050 people · Prince George's County · median home $331,900 · income $97,155 · Jan low 28°F · 10 in snow

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10. 16Cheverly, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 89% of Maryland towns

    Cheverly is a town of 6,170 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. It also ranks hipper than 97% of Maryland towns and better transit than 96% of Maryland towns.

    6,170 people · Prince George's County · median home $470,700 · income $123,535 · Jan low 28°F · 10 in snow

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11. 15Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 89% of Maryland towns

    Chesapeake Beach is a town of 6,356 people in Calvert County, Maryland. It also ranks more of a college town than 95% of Maryland towns and more seaside character than 89% of Maryland towns.

    6,356 people · Calvert County · median home $444,600 · income $138,895 · Jan low 25°F · 15 in snow

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12. 14Jefferson, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 90% of Maryland towns

    Jefferson is a community of 2,697 people in Frederick County, Maryland. It also ranks better for families than 84% of Maryland towns and easier by car than 81% of Maryland towns.

    2,697 people · Frederick County · median home $533,100 · income $150,854 · Jan low 27°F · 32 in snow

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13. 13Middletown, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 90% of Maryland towns

    Middletown is a town of 4,943 people in Frederick County, Maryland. It also ranks more of a college town than 92% of Maryland towns and better for families than 90% of Maryland towns.

    4,943 people · Frederick County · median home $554,800 · income $173,333 · Jan low 27°F · 31 in snow

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14. 12Berwyn Heights, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 91% of Maryland towns

    

    Berwyn Heights is a town of 3,345 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. It also ranks hipper than 94% of Maryland towns and better for cycling than 94% of Maryland towns.

    3,345 people · Prince George's County · median home $429,800 · income $146,591 · Jan low 25°F · 16 in snow

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15. 11Woodmore, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 91% of Maryland towns

    Woodmore is a community of 4,513 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. It also ranks more upscale than 93% of Maryland towns and quieter than 75% of Maryland towns.

    4,513 people · Prince George's County · median home $604,600 · income $184,286 · Jan low 25°F · 16 in snow

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16. 10Berlin, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 91% of Maryland towns

    Berlin is a town of 5,026 people in Worcester County, Maryland. It also ranks more seaside character than 79% of Maryland towns and better for cycling than 72% of Maryland towns.

    5,026 people · Worcester County · median home $423,500 · income $81,438 · Jan low 28°F · 8 in snow

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17. 9District Heights, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 92% of Maryland towns

    District Heights is a city of 5,959 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. It also ranks better transit than 87% of Maryland towns and more walkable than 84% of Maryland towns.

    5,959 people · Prince George's County · median home $339,200 · income $86,955 · Jan low 28°F · 10 in snow

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18. 8Delmar, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 93% of Maryland towns

    Delmar is a town of 3,798 people in Wicomico County, Maryland. It also ranks easier by car than 95% of Maryland towns and better for cycling than 74% of Maryland towns.

    3,798 people · Wicomico County · median home $226,500 · income $85,174 · Jan low 29°F · 8 in snow

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19. 7Marlton, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 94% of Maryland towns

    Marlton is a community of 9,802 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $415,700 (typical Maryland town: $412,300).

    9,802 people · Prince George's County · median home $415,700 · income $109,328 · Jan low 25°F · 16 in snow

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20. 6Braddock Heights, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 96% of Maryland towns

    

    Braddock Heights is a community of 3,075 people in Frederick County, Maryland. It also ranks better for families than 91% of Maryland towns and better for retirees than 88% of Maryland towns.

    3,075 people · Frederick County · median home $537,700 · income $124,000 · Jan low 27°F · 31 in snow

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21. 5Marlboro Meadows, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 97% of Maryland towns

    Marlboro Meadows is a community of 3,655 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. It also ranks quieter than 92% of Maryland towns and better transit than 77% of Maryland towns.

    3,655 people · Prince George's County · median home $408,400 · income $111,313 · Jan low 25°F · 16 in snow

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22. 4Spring Ridge, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 98% of Maryland towns

    Spring Ridge is a community of 6,005 people in Frederick County, Maryland. It also ranks more of a college town than 96% of Maryland towns and better for young professionals than 91% of Maryland towns.

    6,005 people · Frederick County · median home $489,000 · income $145,625 · Jan low 27°F · 31 in snow

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23. 3West Laurel, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Maryland towns

    West Laurel is a community of 4,428 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. It also ranks better for families than 86% of Maryland towns and quieter than 86% of Maryland towns.

    4,428 people · Prince George's County · median home $541,000 · income $164,688 · Jan low 26°F · 16 in snow

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24. 2Fruitland, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Maryland towns

    Fruitland is a city of 5,534 people in Wicomico County, Maryland. It also ranks more of a college town than 96% of Maryland towns and better for young professionals than 88% of Maryland towns.

    5,534 people · Wicomico County · median home $227,200 · income $64,004 · Jan low 29°F · 8 in snow

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25. 1National Harbor, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 100% of Maryland towns

    

    National Harbor is a community of 5,509 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. It also ranks better for young professionals than 95% of Maryland towns and more vibrant than 90% of Maryland towns.

    5,509 people · Prince George's County · median home $472,500 · income $109,707 · Jan low 27°F · 14 in snow

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