Living in Ellicott City
Ellicott City is a large place in Maryland, United States, home to 65,834 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 1%, #2 of 9,474), early retirees (top 1%, #4 of 10,762), retired couples (top 1%, #5 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ellicott City
- The Chesapeake Bay is 15 km away.
- It is part of Greater Baltimore, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 24 min and sets around 22:48; in late June it sets around 2:37.
How Ellicott City ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Maryland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 74 | #77 of 11,898 | #1 of 439 | Map |
| Low-income household | 49 | #2,410 of 9,771 | #23 of 293 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #1,122 of 8,006 | #11 of 284 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #511 of 6,237 | #2 of 223 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 81 | #5 of 9,474 | #1 of 349 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #8 of 9,474 | #1 of 349 | Map |
| Early retiree | 80 | #4 of 10,762 | #2 of 329 | Map |
| Single professional | 77 | #49 of 4,537 | #3 of 174 | Map |
| Young professional | 78 | #91 of 4,444 | #3 of 180 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #61 of 3,053 | #3 of 119 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #191 of 7,271 | #1 of 228 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #150 of 6,227 | #3 of 291 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #331 of 3,933 | #3 of 172 | Map |
| Student | 70 | #864 of 2,119 | #23 of 82 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 59 | #1,116 of 8,006 | #10 of 284 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #4,363 of 12,111 | #28 of 361 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 77 | #140 of 4,114 | #3 of 170 | Map |
| Expat professional | 85 | #11 of 7,271 | #3 of 228 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 86 | #2 of 9,474 | #1 of 349 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 60 | #3,627 of 18,063 | #93 of 487 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 33 | #5,160 of 16,523 | #288 of 460 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #8,663 of 18,063 | #101 of 487 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 88 | #1 of 16,523 | #1 of 460 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 85 | #16 of 21,167 | #6 of 551 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 78 | #37 of 12,111 | #1 of 361 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #577 of 6,413 | #49 of 321 | Map |
| Business owner | 84 | #38 of 12,111 | #3 of 361 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #338 of 4,750 | #6 of 186 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ilchester 3 km
- Columbia (Maryland) 5 km
- Catonsville 6 km
- Arbutus 9 km
- Woodlawn (Maryland) 9 km
- West Elkridge 9 km
- Milford Mill 9 km
- Elkridge 10 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.