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State: MD
Environment: Suburban,Small-mid Sized City,
City Population: 50,001-100,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Avg July Temperature: 60-80
Median HH Income: 80,000+
Average Home Price (MLS): $500,001+
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
Cost of Living Index: 121+ (very high)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer

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What it's Like to Retire in Ellicott City

This very affluent town of over 60,000 people is located a few miles west of Baltimore and just north of Columbia, Maryland. Historic Ellicott City is a lovely downtown area with antique shops, restaurants, boutique shops, coffee shops, a tea room and many historic sites. The town has many parks and an affluent population, many of whom commute to Baltimore or Columbia. Photo of Thomas Isaac Log Cabin in the Historic District courtesy of Wikipedia and Chris Doig; photo of Main Street at Church Lane in Historic Ellicott City courtesy of Wikipedia and Scott218.

Where to Retire in Ellicott City and Home Prices

Zillow considers Ellicott City to be a very hot market and reports the medan home value to be $517,700, in early 2017.

What is special about Ellicott City

Patapsco Valley State Park is in Ellicott City. Many excellent city parks provide recreation. Thomas Isaac Cabin. The Ellicott City Station. The Enchanted Forest.

What is not special about Ellicott City

High cost of living, and winters are chilly.

Who will like retirement in Ellicott City

Retirees who want a small town yet close to large cities (Baltimore and Washington DC), may enjoy living in Ellicott City.

Local economy is driven by

Professional, scientific, and technical services

Climate and Physical Environment

Like Ancient Rome, Ellicott City is built on 7 hills. It is an easy commute to Baltimore or Columbia. The Historic District is on the banks of the Patapsco River

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

The Cheseapeake Shakespeare Festival and the Howard County Center for the Arts provide culture for Ellicott City, along with the attractions of the Historic District.

Crime

Ellicott City has a low crime rate.

Medical facilities

There are many medical facilities in nearby Baltimore and Columbia.

Transportation

Baltimore/Washington International Airport is just 11 miles away.

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Facts about ELLICOTT CITY

State: MD
Environment: Suburban,Small-mid Sized City,
City Population: 50,001-100,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Avg July Temperature: 60-80
Median HH Income: 80,000+
Average Home Price (MLS): $500,001+
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
Cost of Living Index: 121+ (very high)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer

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Ellicott City : Maryland

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What is special about Ellicott City

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Who will like retirement in Ellicott City

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Climate and Physical Environment

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