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

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 124 towns of 2,500–10,000 people in Maryland. #1 is National Harbor, MD.

1. 25Walkersville, Maryland

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

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

2. 24Forest Heights, Maryland

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

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

3. 23Friendly, Maryland

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

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

4. 22Brown Station, Maryland

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

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

5. 21Melwood, Maryland

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

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

6. 20Seat Pleasant, Maryland

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

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

7. 19Marlboro Village, Maryland

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

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

8. 18Brunswick, Maryland

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

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

9. 17Capitol Heights, Maryland

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

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

10. 16Cheverly, Maryland

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

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

11. 15Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

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

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

12. 14Jefferson, Maryland

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

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

13. 13Middletown, Maryland

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

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

14. 12Berwyn Heights, Maryland

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

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

15. 11Woodmore, Maryland

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

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

16. 10Berlin, Maryland

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

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

17. 9District Heights, Maryland

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

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

18. 8Delmar, Maryland

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

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

19. 7Marlton, Maryland

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

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

20. 6Braddock Heights, Maryland

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

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

21. 5Marlboro Meadows, Maryland

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

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

22. 4Spring Ridge, Maryland

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

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

23. 3West Laurel, Maryland

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

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

24. 2Fruitland, Maryland

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

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

25. 1National Harbor, Maryland

    Better for first-time buyers than 100% 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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