Your Future Awaits

In Maryland.

Love Where You Live and Work

Wonder what it’s like to make a great salary and not blow it all on rent? Curious what it’s like to work in tech and be surrounded by supporters, not stereotypes? Tired of diversity and equality being a buzzword, not a way of life? Yes, yes, yes? It’s time to rethink where you live and work. It’s time to get to know Maryland.

Be Welcome

#1

Most Diverse State
(East Coast)

Feel Safe

#2

Safest City
(Columbia)

Make More

#1

Median Household
Income

Find Your Perfect Place

Close your eyes and picture the perfect place to live. Maybe you’re surrounded by creative, open-minded and smart people. Maybe you’re next door to nonstop action. Or, maybe you hear gentle waves or smell crisp mountain air. Whatever it is that makes your heart skip a beat, we can help you find it in Maryland. Explore Maryland, from small towns to big cities.

City Living

Baltimore & Washington D.C.

Love to try new restaurants and nightlife? Or is sitting in the stands for a big game more your style? If you crave an action-packed city life, Baltimore delivers. In Maryland, you also have access to D.C., and its booming Maryland outskirts. Both Baltimore and D.C. don’t just offer endless entertainment, they’re brimming with job opportunities.

Mid-Sized Cities

The best of both worlds

Like the action of the big city, but on a smaller scale? Maryland’s mid-sized cities deliver great entertainment, with a little more space to spread out. Cities like Columbia, Frederick and Annapolis offer nearby access to both big cities and rural towns.

Small Town

Something about a small town

Love living in nature? Does Main Street mean something to you? Whatever you’re looking for, Maryland’s smaller communities will make you feel right at home.

In Their Own Words

People across the nation are flocking to Maryland to build a strong career and a better life in a place that’s inclusive, innovative and exciting. But don’t just take our word for it. We asked some Marylanders to answer some common questions about living here.

Ginny

Product Designer

Why did you move to Maryland?

Our Governor Gets Out

Even a Governor needs work-life balance. When Maryland Governor Wes Moore isn’t busy overseeing the policies and programs designed to create an even more equitable and prosperous Maryland, you’ll find him hiking Maryland’s trails, rooting on the Ravens and Orioles, and connecting with Marylanders everywhere he goes. See where our Governor has been lately.

Hiking the Billy Goat Trail at Great Falls.

Posing with a fellow Orioles fan.

Exploring Greenbury Point Trail.

Keep Exploring

Intrigued by what Maryland can offer your career and life? Keep immersing yourself in all things Maryland.

Maryland Living

Maryland is a great place to build a life and raise a family. Get to know more about our welcoming community, and see how our state prioritizes health, safety and schools.

Maryland Career

Whether you’re chasing the next big gig or your career path is undecided, being in Maryland will set you up for success. Learn about key industries and explore in-demand jobs.

Experience Maryland

Museums and mountains… coastline and culture… and of course, crabs. There’s so much that makes Maryland a special place to live.

Powered By

From developers building exciting new communities across Maryland, to some of the biggest names in finance, companies in Maryland are standing behind this effort to attract top talent to Maryland. Thank you Maryland Marketing Partnership Gold & Silver supporters!

Maryland Department of Commerce
Whiting Turner
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St. John Properties
Peterson Companies
HowardHughes
Harbor East Management Group
T.RowePrice
MEDCO Maryland Economic Development Corportion
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Tradepoint Atlantic
University System of Maryland
M&T Bank