Best Job Markets in Maryland
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Maryland based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Chevy Chase Section Three leads the ranking with a value of 0.4% and a population of 985.
The top three cities are Chevy Chase Section Three (0.4%), Church Hill (0.4%), and Kingsville (0.4%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Maryland.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chevy Chase Section Three | 0.4% | 985 |
| #2 | Church Hill | 0.4% | 1,052 |
| #3 | Kingsville | 0.4% | 4,790 |
| #4 | Braddock Heights | 0.5% | 2,606 |
| #5 | Chevy Chase Section Five | 0.5% | 767 |
| #6 | Fallston | 0.5% | 9,954 |
| #7 | Hampton | 0.5% | 5,138 |
| #8 | St. James | 0.5% | 4,581 |
| #9 | Dunkirk | 0.6% | 2,319 |
| #10 | Sharpsburg | 0.6% | 596 |
| #11 | Emmitsburg | 0.7% | 2,855 |
| #12 | Preston | 0.7% | 794 |
| #13 | Rosemont | 0.7% | 309 |
| #14 | Martin's Additions | 0.8% | 1,019 |
| #15 | Monrovia | 0.8% | 2,924 |
| #16 | Myersville | 0.8% | 2,464 |
| #17 | Somerset | 0.8% | 1,020 |
| #18 | Fulton | 0.9% | 5,946 |
| #19 | Adamstown | 1.1% | 2,381 |
| #20 | Brown Station | 1.1% | 3,918 |
| #21 | Mount Aetna | 1.1% | 581 |
| #22 | Darlington | 1.2% | 349 |
| #23 | Friendship Heights Village | 1.2% | 3,991 |
| #24 | Pleasant Hills | 1.2% | 3,955 |
| #25 | Princess Anne | 1.2% | 3,461 |
| #26 | Riverside | 1.2% | 6,149 |
| #27 | Wildewood | 1.2% | 7,765 |
| #28 | Galena | 1.3% | 766 |
| #29 | Riva | 1.3% | 4,798 |
| #30 | Rock Hall | 1.3% | 1,286 |
| #31 | Tilghman Island | 1.3% | 874 |
| #32 | Walkersville | 1.3% | 6,352 |
| #33 | Chevy Chase View | 1.4% | 1,092 |
| #34 | Fairwood | 1.4% | 8,108 |
| #35 | Glen Echo | 1.4% | 314 |
| #36 | Hillsboro | 1.4% | 130 |
| #37 | Solomons | 1.4% | 2,180 |
| #38 | Bowmans Addition | 1.5% | 1,149 |
| #39 | Cecilton | 1.5% | 863 |
| #40 | Clear Spring | 1.5% | 394 |
| #41 | Grantsville | 1.5% | 970 |
| #42 | Leonardtown | 1.5% | 4,712 |
| #43 | Chesapeake Beach | 1.6% | 6,428 |
| #44 | Hughesville | 1.6% | 2,280 |
| #45 | Oakland | 1.6% | 2,043 |
| #46 | Crownsville | 1.7% | 1,701 |
| #47 | Bagtown | 1.8% | 226 |
| #48 | Linganore | 1.8% | 13,044 |
| #49 | Manchester | 1.8% | 5,446 |
| #50 | Sykesville | 1.8% | 4,346 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Maryland?
Chevy Chase Section Three ranks #1 for best job markets in Maryland with a value of 0.4% and a population of 985.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Maryland?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Maryland. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Maryland compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Maryland's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.