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Ellicott City, MD

A town of about 75,257 people in Howard County, part of the Baltimore area. Resident comments and photos are about Ellicott City; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Ellicott City
Ellicott City in Maryland
Maryland in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Ellicott City's center.

27
grocery stores
185
restaurants
34
coffee shops
42
parks
187
playgrounds
2
libraries
2
movie theaters
4
live theaters
8
museums
7
bookstores
10
gyms
9
bars
9
pharmacies

None found within 5 miles: hospitals.

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 7,067 rented homes in Ellicott City, 50% rent for under $2,000 a month and 89% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 4%
$1,000 to $1,499: 13%
$1,500 to $1,999: 33%
$2,000 to $2,499: 29%
$2,500 to $2,999: 10%
$3,000 or more: 11%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

One public school district serves this county, with about 57,676 students. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Howard County Public Schools · Ellicott City
57,676 students · 13.3 students per teacher · 77 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$400,263
What a typical home sells for across the Baltimore area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
30 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,918 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in MD. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$146,982
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.18% of home value a year
About $1,180 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 6.50%
MD's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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