If you’re contemplating a move to the Maryland portion of the DMV, chances are good you’ve looked for your new home in Montgomery County. With a population of more than 1 million residents, as of the 2020 census, it is known for its highly educated residents along with its varied neighborhoods and wonderful lifestyle.
Life in Montgomery County comes with close proximity—and convenient transportation options –—to the District, along with ample activities, great schools, beautiful neighborhoods for every age, and tons of amenities. Here are just a few of the things you’ll love about living in Montgomery County, Maryland.
1. Beauty
While Montgomery County is near the heart of the metro area, its nearly 500 square miles are filled with nature and natural beauty throughout. It’s home to not one, not two, but three National Parks: C&O Canal National Historical Park, Clara Barton National Historic Site, and Glen Echo Park.
While each is notable in its own way, families will love the 100+ year-old carousel at Glen Echo Park, and will find ongoing events, art exhibitions, summer camps, and more that make the park’s beauty part of their regular routine.
The county is also home to a number of regional parks, including well-known Rock Creek Park, historical sites, and more, each with large green spaces, canals to explore, and gorgeous scenery at every turn.
2. Location
If you’re looking for easy access to The District, paired with benefits of suburban living, it’s hard to beat life in Montgomery County. Within the county lie Silver Spring, Bethesda, Germantown, Gaithersburg, and Rockville. As a whole, the county borders the District, so residents can make it into the city in just minutes, depending on their exact location.
While traffic throughout the area can be touchy, there are 13 metro stations in the county, several of which offer parking for drive-in commuters as well. With their location on the metro’s red line, residents can easily travel to some of the District’s most loved neighborhoods, including Adams Morgan (home to the National Zoo), Dupont Circle for nightlife and shopping, and even head straight to Metro Center.
On the flip side, if you’re looking to escape the city bustle, the beaches are just an hour away.
3. Lifestyle
Montgomery County residents are able to have the best of both worlds, with shopping and nightlife spread throughout the county and just over the border in The District, paired with parks and nature in their backyards.
The county also prides itself on its picturesque neighborhoods, which range from peaceful historic streets filled with mature trees to more metropolitan high rises with mixed use commercial spaces, and even suburban new build homes with spacious backyards.
The schools are notoriously reliable and have great reputations both locally and nationally. The Montgomery County Public School system is the largest in the state, with several of its more than 200 schools routinely scoring among the nation’s best.
If you’re looking to relocate within the DMV, you’ll find there’s lots to love about Montgomery County.
