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Rockville, MD
Rockville · MD 20850
Updated November 1, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$1.1M
Median Price
40/100
Walk Score
7.4/10
Schools
45 min
to Washington, DC
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
74/100
CQuietness
60/100
B-Commute
70/100
DWalkability
40/100
WYLT Score55/100
Our Take
Rockville offers strong earning potential, high‑rated schools, and easy access to Washington, DC, making it a solid choice for families and commuters. The cost of living is higher than the national average and walkability is modest, so it’s a practical but pricier suburb.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑rated public schools
- ✓Close proximity to DC with a reliable Metro station
- ✓Robust median household income and job opportunities
- ✓Abundant parks and recreational facilities
Real Talk
- !High home prices and rent compared to many suburbs
- !Limited walkability outside the downtown core
- !Traffic congestion during peak commute hours
- !Property taxes and homeowner insurance can be high
- $Potential HOA fees for condo or townhouse buyers
- $Elevated property taxes due to county levies
- $Higher utility and maintenance costs for newer homes
Best For
Families with school-aged childrenCommute‑oriented professionalsRemote workers seeking a quiet suburbIndividuals valuing strong public amenities
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Rockville, MD
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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