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One of Maryland’s oldest towns is also one of the state’s largest—and with low unemployment and an ultralow crime rate, it continues to attract newcomers. Many of its highly [educated residents](https://rockvilleredi.org/workforce-statistics/) have jobs in the city’s expanding biomedical and technology industries, which includes operations for Quest Software and Lockheed Martin.

The town’s amenities help preserve its local appeal. [*U.S. News and World Report*](https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/maryland/districts/montgomery-county-public-schools/thomas-s-wootton-high-9149) called Thomas S. Wootton High School the second-best high school in the state. Almost every home in Rockville is within walking distance to one of the city’s [60 parks](https://www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?NID=346). Residents can also take guided [historical walking tours](https://rockvillemd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/975) and attend free monthly concerts at the [Glenview Mansion](https://www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=389). The [Town Square](https://rockvilletownsquare.com) shopping center holds over 50 restaurants and shops, and hosts regular community activities.

And even if you max that out, Rockville offers a quick big-city escape: It’s just about 45 minutes from Washington, D.C., by Metro. *—Gabriela Fernandez*

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