Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (15) A+
Syriana Cafe
Coffee Shop
Little Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Georgia Grace Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cozy Cafe
Coffee Shop
Old Mill Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Cafe EZ
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Roggenart European Bistro, Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Riverside Roastery & Espresso
Coffee Shop
Casey's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Café June
Coffee Shop
Bagel Bin
Coffee Shop
Atwater's
Coffee Shop
Jennings Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bon Appetit Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Zephyr Lounge
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins
Coffee Shop
Cafe on the Grove
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Museum of Howard County History
Museum
Ellicott Mills Children's Museum
Museum
Main Street Ballroom
Attraction
Ellicott City B&O Railroad Station Museum
Museum
Ellicott City Colored School
Museum
Rudian Pond
Water Park
Howard County Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Nature Center
Attraction
Dogwood Wall
Attraction
Bloomsbury Field House
Stadium
Lurman Woodland Theatre
Theatre Arts
AMC Security Square 8
Cinema
Food and Drink (61) C+
The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar
Sweets
Sweet Cascades Chocolatier
Sweets
Park Ridge Creamery
Sweets
Phoenix Upper Main
Bar
Ellicott Distilling Company
Alcohol
Park Ridge Trading Company
Deli
Judges Bench
Bar
Wine Bin
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
One Shot Liquors
Alcohol
North Ridge Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
The Duchess
Fast Food
Normandy Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pizza Boli's
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Jumbo Jumbo Cafe
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Brickhouse Cardio Club
Gym
Ellicott City Senior Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Bmore Fitness
Gym
Rolling Brook Yoga
Gym
Catonsville Senior Center
Community Centre
Columbia Gymnastics
Gym
Bloomsbury Community Center
Community Centre
YMCA of Central Maryland
Gym
Groceries (16) F
The Breadery
Bakery
J R Treuth & Sons
Butcher
La Boulangerie
Bakery
Lotte Plaza Market
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Triveni Supermarket
Grocery Store
Cake Wala
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Caspian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Shilla Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Tous Les Jours
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Patel Brothers
Grocery Store
Cafe Pointe
Bakery
H Mart
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
SugarBakers Cakes
Bakery
Parks (67) A+
Tiber Park
Park
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
Park
Trolley Line #9 Trail
Park
Westchester Woods Local Opens Space
Park
Worthington Park
Park
Yingling Ridgely Park
Park
Rockwell Estates Local Open Space
Park
Sharonwood Local Open Space
Park
Catonsville Oaks Local Open Space
Park
Joanne Moroney Memorial Park
Park
Catonsville Community Park Playground
Playground
Catonsville Community Park Playground
Playground
Catonsville Park
Park
Holly Manor Park
Playground
Gilson Park
Park
Holly Manor Park
Playground
Friedman oark
Park
Ashton Valley Local Open Space
Park
Long Reach 1 Park
Park
Cypressmede Park
Park
Westview Recreation Area
Park
Banneker Community Center
Park
Crosby Park
Park
Font Hill Wetlands Park
Park
The Quad
Park
Shops (110) A+
Gloss Hair Studio
Hairdresser
The Flower Barn
Florist
EC Pops
Gift Shop
Primitive Beginnings
Clothing
Lotus
Fashion
Doc Taylor's Toy Emporium
Toys
Old Town Flowers
Florist
Poppy & Stella
Clothing
Ooh la Lal
Hairdresser
Precious Gifts
Gift Shop
Sweet Elizabeth Jane
Clothing
Pink Sky
Clothing
Gramp's Attic Books
Books
Unusual Company
Gift Shop
Su Casa
Furniture
Bohemian House Art & Soul
Gift Shop
Stone House Collective
Furniture
Maxine's
Furniture
OEC Barbers On Main
Hairdresser
Wagon Wheel Antique Shop
Furniture
The Forget-Me-Not Factory
Gift Shop
Clipper’s Canine Cafe
Pets
Antique Depot
Furniture
Matcha Time Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Divine Planet Studio
Fashion
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commute D

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Ellicott City.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations D-
Courthouse Drive
Bus Stop
Courthouse Drive
Bus Stop
Baltimore National Pike & Rogers Avenue Far-side Eastbound
Bus Stop
Baltimore National Pike & Rogers Avenue Far-side Westbound
Bus Stop
Lotte Plaza US 40 & US 29
Bus Stop
Baltimore National Pike & Normandy Woods Drive Far-side
Bus Stop
Baltimore National Pike & Normandy Shopping Center Westbound
Bus Stop
Long Gate Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Rolling Road & Rollingwood Road Southbound
Bus Stop
Rolling Road & Rollingwood Road Westbound
Bus Stop
Baltimore National Pike & Nuwood Drive Far-side
Bus Stop
Rolling Road & Edmondson Avenue Northbound
Bus Stop
Rolling Road & Edmondson Avenue Southbound
Bus Stop
Frederick Road & Five Oaks Pool Westbound
Bus Stop
Frederick Road & Five Oaks Pool Eastbound
Bus Stop
Rolling Road & Beverly Road Southbound
Bus Stop
Rolling Road & Beverly Road Opposite Northbound
Bus Stop
Columbia 100 Parkway & Exec Park Drive Far-side Southbound
Bus Stop
Columbia 100 Parkway & Executive Park Drive Northbound
Bus Stop
Edmondson Avenue & Dutton Avenue Eastbound
Bus Stop
Rolling Road & Old Frederick Road Opposite Northbound
Bus Stop
Rolling Road & Geipe Road Southbound
Bus Stop
Rolling Road & US 40 Northbound
Bus Stop
Frederick Road & Smithwood Avenue Westbound
Bus Stop
Frederick Road & Smithwood Avenue Eastbound
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Ellicott City is 151/100 - which is 27% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A-

Ellicott City crime rates are 1,039 per 100k, which is 49% lower than Maryland
Property Crime
836 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
203 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in Ellicott City is $132,083 - which is 74% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$132,083 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health A-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (31)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Howard County Police Department - Northern District
Police
Sheppard Pratt at Ellicott City
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Ellicott City Family Practice
Doctor
Kim & Kim Dental Associates
Dentist
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Ellicott City
Dentist
Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
CVS
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mocurry Chiropractic
Doctor
Pinnacle Family Dental
Dentist
Excel Dental Care
Dentist
Audiology Associates
Clinic
Ellicott City Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ellicott City Dialysis Center
Clinic
Family Dentistry
Dentist
All Care MD
Clinic
Revive Physical Therapy
Clinic
St Agnes
Clinic
Morningside House of Ellicott City
Nursing Home
NatureCare Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MedStar Health Urgent Care
Clinic
Key Point Health Services, Catonsville Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Todays Dental Associates
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Ellicott City home prices are $546,700 - which is 88% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$546,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools A-

The Ellicott City graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (28) F
Linwood School
Veterans Elementary
Ellicott Mills Middle
Children'S Manor Montessori
Westchester Elementary
Catonsville Middle
Worthington Elementary
Northfield Elementary
Dunloggin Middle
Resurrection St Paul School
St Paul Lutheran School
Patapsco Middle
St. Johns Lane Elementary
The Goddard School
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Hollifield Station Elementary
Love Of Learning Montessori School
Hillcrest Elementary
Bonnie Branch Middle
Ilchester Elementary
Woodbridge Elementary
Thunder Hill Elementary
Trinity School
St Mark School
Phelps Luck Elementary
High Schools (6) F
Howard High
Mount Hebron High
Catonsville High
Al-Rahmah School
Children'S Home Diagnostic Center School
Delrey School
Centennial High
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ratings D+

Ellicott City has an overall rating of 57% from 19 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes A+
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Ellicott City Area Facts

  • Ellicott City has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ellicott City crime rates are 49% lower than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Ellicott City is 27% higher than the Maryland average

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12 reasons to Avoid Ellicott "City" MD 0.5 rating By SerenityPax ( Dec 27, 2013) 12. That's not a city.
11. The Folksy atmosphere is more conducive to rudeness than affability; in one visit, we were yelled at by a cyclist (who broke the law twice to tell us what he thought we were doing wrong), had one of our children PICKED UP by a stranger, and got a parkin ...Read More g ticket at advertised "free" holiday parking).
10. Narrow streets.
9. "Quaint" streets more conducive to wrecks than a pleasant drive.
8. Not enough parking.
7. The "city" lies about parking being free, then collects hundreds of tickets during the Holiday season.
6. Cyclists act like they own the narrow streets.
5. Overpriced "merchants" on Main Street support the parking bait-and-switch.
4. Lots of hippie potheads on the street.
3. Unbelievably narrow sidewalks mean you must walk single file.
2. The B&O is better in Baltimore.
1. This whistle stop lost its importance a century ago.

Boring, trite, and dangerously narrow streets pale in comparison to the rudeness of the locals, who feel compelled to create a small-town feel by being overly familiar with strangers. We were yelled at, approached repeatedly by complete strangers, and criticized while trying to park in the "city's" minimal parking.

This whistle stop on the B&O is easily outdistanced by the Baltimore B&O museum. Totally forgettable, and avoidable. Skip it. Read Less
Ellicott City, MD - A Wonderful Community 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 30, 2012) I lived just a few miles from Ellicott City, Maryland for eight years. Finding it to be a charming town, full of history. There are interesting museums there, quaint antique shops downtown, and good little restaurants and gift shops. Visitors should plan on spending a day perusin ...Read More g the interesting shops, and enjoying the charming atmosphere of Historic Ellicott City.

With fantastic museums like the B & O Railroad Museum, the Thomas Isaac Log Cabin, and the Old Enchanted Forest Amusement Park location, known today as Clark's Eliok Farm, there is something to interest everyone. But, there's not too much nightlife.

Clark's Eliok Farm is fun for kids and adults. Many adults that grew up in the area have fond memories of the former Enchanted Forest Amusement Park. Opened in 1955, it closed and was sold in 1988, when the nearby farm started catering to tourists, featuring the former plaster characters from the original park. Kids today can enjoy climbing on the Old Woman Who Lived In a shoe's famous "shoe house." They can also see the other plaster figures, characters and homes from famous children's nursery rhymes. While there, everyone can enjoy the petting zoo, mini farm play area, the enchanted forest maze, hayrides and pony rides.

At the Thomas Isaac log cabin, visitors will be entertained by people and artists wearing period costumes from when the cabin was built, around 1780, giving them an idea of early 1700's life. The B & O Railroad museum gives visitors a glimpse into the first railroad station in America. Ellicott City, MD is full of charm and history, and a fun place to visit. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ellicott City? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Tiber Park
      Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
      Trolley Line #9 Trail
      Westchester Woods Local Opens Space
      Worthington Park
      Yingling Ridgely Park
      Rockwell Estates Local Open Space
      Sharonwood Local Open Space

      Entertainment

      Museum of Howard County History
      Ellicott Mills Children's Museum
      Main Street Ballroom
      Ellicott City B&O Railroad Station Museum
      Ellicott City Colored School
      Rudian Pond
      Howard County Center for the Arts
      Nature Center

      Food & Drink

      The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar
      Sweet Cascades Chocolatier
      Park Ridge Creamery
      Phoenix Upper Main
      Ellicott Distilling Company
      Park Ridge Trading Company
      Judges Bench
      Wine Bin

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Ellicott City? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Ellicott City.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ellicott City? The cost of living in Ellicott City is 151/100 - which is 27% higher than Maryland.
      Ellicott City
      151

      51% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ellicott City? Ellicott City crime rates are 1,039, which are 49% lower than Maryland
      Total Crime
      1,039 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 97

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Ellicott City? The median income in Ellicott City is $132,083 which is 74% higher than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $132,083139% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $57,60393% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ellicott City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Sheppard Pratt at Ellicott City

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Ellicott City Pharmacy
      CVS
      Crossroads Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Mocurry Chiropractic
      Ellicott City Family Practice

      A+ Housing

      What are Ellicott City home prices? Ellicott City home prices are $546,700 - which is 88% higher than Maryland
      Median home value
      $546,700196% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,67276% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Ellicott City have good schools? The Ellicott City graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      66%

      37% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Ellicott City a good place to live? Ellicott City has an overall rating of 57% from 19 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      19 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      45%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      17 total surveys

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