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Smallest Cities in Maryland

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Smallest Cities — Maryland

1 Silver Hill 5,068
2 Middletown 5,108
3 West Ocean City 5,124
4 Hampton 5,138
5 Berlin 5,161
6 Deale 5,182
7 Cresaptown 5,238
8 Peppermill Village 5,268
9 Layhill 5,392
10 Ashton-Sandy Spring 5,418
11 Manchester 5,446
12 Chestertown 5,548
13 Fruitland 5,698
14 Poolesville 5,704
15 Spring Ridge 5,720
16 Abingdon 5,727
17 District Heights 5,888
18 Fulton 5,946
19 Cheverly 6,107
20 Marlow Heights 6,144
21 Riverside 6,149
22 Hampstead 6,311
23 Glenarden 6,320
24 Walkersville 6,352
25 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 6,364
26 Chesapeake Beach 6,428
27 Thurmont 6,439
28 Forest Glen 6,650
29 Lutherville 6,670
30 Bowleys Quarters 6,795
31 Darnestown 6,835
32 Ocean City 6,887
33 Frostburg 7,025
34 Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) 7,221
35 Riverdale Park 7,249
36 Taneytown 7,295
37 Wildewood 7,765
38 Four Corners 7,785
39 Robinwood 7,822
40 Brunswick 7,994
41 South Kensington 8,057
42 Fairwood 8,108
43 Mount Rainier 8,235
44 Savage 8,284
45 Edgewater 8,297
46 Mayo 8,322
47 Baltimore Highlands 8,564
48 Stevensville 8,693
49 Leisure World 8,693
50 Temple Hills 8,740
51 Edgemere 8,778
52 Lansdowne 8,879
53 North Kensington 8,980
54 Cape St. Claire 9,016
55 Jessup 9,147
56 Bryans Road 9,174
57 Marlboro Village 9,200
58 Chesapeake Ranch Estates 9,307
59 Coral Hills 9,372
60 Chevy Chase 9,484
61 Bladensburg 9,552
62 Walker Mill 9,626
63 Mount Airy 9,746
64 Fallston 9,954
65 Burtonsville 10,063
66 Marlton 10,223
67 Scaggsville 10,441
68 Garrison 10,449
69 La Plata 10,470
70 Fort Meade 10,477
71 White Marsh 10,480
72 Linthicum 10,545
73 Bel Air 10,616
74 Forestville 10,839
75 Timonium 10,880
76 Halfway 10,974
77 Brandywine 10,989
78 Travilah 11,128
79 Mitchellville 11,325
80 Friendly 11,673
81 Largo 11,753
82 Lanham 11,956
83 Westphalia 12,020
84 Honeygo 12,022
85 Ocean Pines 12,028
86 Rosaryville 12,206
87 Overlea 12,430
88 Annapolis Neck 12,484
89 Riviera Beach 12,608
90 Linganore 13,044
91 Cambridge 13,094
92 Green Valley 13,187
93 California 13,223
94 Accokeek 13,226
95 Joppatowne 13,397
96 Brock Hall 13,400
97 Lexington Park 13,419
98 New Carrollton 13,544
99 Flower Hill 13,743
100 Kettering 13,866

The smallest cities in Maryland (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Silver Hill has a population of just 5,068. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,068 residents, Silver Hill is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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