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What to know when moving to Ellicott City, MD

Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say

The crime data for Ellicott City is sourced at the state level for Maryland. In 2025, the property crime rate was 1,817.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 17.5 percent higher than the national average of 1,546.9 per 100,000. However, the state has seen a 5.5 percent increase in property crime since 2022.

• Violent crime: 351.9 per 100,000, compared to the national rate of 325.3, showing an 18.7 percent decrease since 2022.
• Property crime: 1,817.5 per 100,000, up 5.5 percent from 2022.
• Notable trend: The homicide rate decreased by 47.8 percent since 2022.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Maryland).

Schools & Higher Ed

Ellicott City has access to several educational institutions in nearby Howard County and surrounding areas. There are a total of 7 postsecondary schools, including:

• Howard Community College in Columbia
• Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia in Columbia
• Maryland University of Integrative Health in Laurel
• Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup in Jessup

Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).

Weather & Getting Outside

While detailed climate data is unavailable, Ellicott City offers numerous parks for outdoor activities. Some notable nearby options include:

• Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area (4.6 stars, 6,733 reviews)
• Centennial Park (4.7 stars, 4,666 reviews)
• Blandair Regional Park West Playground (4.7 stars, 2,493 reviews)
• Lake Elkhorn Park (4.7 stars, 1,119 reviews)

Source: Google Places API (New).

Moving within vs moving out of Maryland

Let's see how many people move within Maryland versus those who moved from Old Line State to another state.

When it comes to the state of Maryland, the percentages of local moves and interstate moves come pretty close: 44% (local) vs. 56% (long-distance).

With one of the highest median household income of any state, Maryland provides a strong incentive to Marylanders to stay within the boundaries of the state. But regardless whether it’s a local or a cross-country move, the pre-move preparations should start as soon as possible.

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Local Maryland movers near Ellicott City

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