Living in Maryland

For being such a small state in terms of land, Maryland has a population of about 5.7 million people. The people here are about 57% white, 30% black, 7% Hispanic or Latino, and 5% Asian. The median household income is exceptionally high here—nearly $70,500. Homes are also quite valuable in Maryland, at a median price of $146,000. The people here tend to be quite well educated: Of the people 25 years of age or older in Maryland, 84% have their high school diploma and 31% have their bachelor's degree or higher.

Working in Maryland

Maryland is an ideal place to work if you're interested in a medical, research, or government field. Institutions that have their headquarters in Maryland include the world renowned John Hopkins University and medical facilities, the US Census Bureau, the National Institute of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Celera Genomics, Human Genome Sciences, and many others. Households in Maryland are the wealthiest in the nation due in large part to the excellent skilled work opportunities available here.

Things to Do in Maryland

Maryland is a great state for outdoor adventures. It is called 'America in Miniature' because the landscape in Maryland is so diverse-everything from sandy dunes to tall forests to impressive mountains and rocky beaches can be found here. Chesapeake Bay is a great place to enjoy water sports like sailing, boating, waterskiing, and kayaking. The forests and mountains are great locations for hiking, cycling, camping, and bird watching.

Maryland is home to over thirty vineyards and wineries. Tour some of the local wineries and try their best labels. Or try heading into one of Maryland's bigger cities to tour art galleries and museums found throughout the state. Maryland is also home to amazing sights of American history and culture. Other great attractions here include theme parks like Six Flags America and Jolly Roger Amusement Park.