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Top 100 cities ranked by most libraries

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees

Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.

Best Cities for Remote Workers

Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.

Best Cities for Families

Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.

Best Cities for Young Professionals

High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.

Most Affordable Cities

The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

All Countries · United States · Maryland

Most Libraries — Maryland

1 Chevy Chase 26

2 Takoma Park 26

3 Glen Burnie 25

4 Dundalk 25

5 Severn 25

6 Odenton 25

7 Lansdowne 25

8 Catonsville 25

9 Essex 25

10 Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) 25

11 Severna Park 25

12 Edgemere 25

13 Pasadena 25

14 Milford Mill 25

15 Middle River 25

16 Crofton 25

17 Linthicum 25

18 Lochearn 25

19 Elkridge 25

20 Arnold 25

21 Arbutus 25

22 Baltimore Highlands 25

23 Rosedale 25

24 Overlea 25

25 Riviera Beach 25

26 Lake Shore 25

27 Bowleys Quarters 25

28 Ferndale 25

29 Baltimore 25

30 Brooklyn Park 25

31 Rossville 25

32 Hampton 23

33 Towson 23

34 Owings Mills 23

35 Garrison 23

36 Pikesville 23

37 White Marsh 23

38 Parkville 23

39 Perry Hall 23

40 Carney 23

41 Reisterstown 23

42 Timonium 23

43 Hampstead 23

44 Cockeysville 23

45 Honeygo 23

46 Lutherville 23

47 Mays Chapel 23

48 Germantown 22

49 Silver Spring 22

50 Gaithersburg 22

51 Rockville 22

52 North Kensington 22

53 Aspen Hill 22

54 Wheaton 22

55 North Bethesda 22

56 Potomac 22

57 Olney 22

58 Layhill 22

59 Montgomery Village 22

60 Poolesville 22

61 Clarksburg 22

62 Leisure World 22

63 Travilah 22

64 North Potomac 22

65 Redland 22

66 Forest Glen 22

67 South Kensington 22

68 Four Corners 22

69 Damascus 22

70 Flower Hill 22

71 Darnestown 22

72 Glenmont 22

73 Colesville 22

74 Kemp Mill 22

75 Silver Hill 19

76 Marlboro Village 19

77 Coral Hills 19

78 Bladensburg 19

79 Walker Mill 19

80 Marlton 19

81 La Plata 19

82 Temple Hills 19

83 Forestville 19

84 Brandywine 19

85 Mitchellville 19

86 Friendly 19

87 Largo 19

88 Lanham 19

89 Westphalia 19

90 Rosaryville 19

91 Mount Rainier 19

92 Fairwood 19

93 Brock Hall 19

94 New Carrollton 19

95 Kettering 19

96 Glenn Dale 19

97 Glenarden 19

98 Marlow Heights 19

99 East Riverdale 19

100 Hyattsville 19

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City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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