A Maryland Suburb Of Washington, D.C. Was Just Ranked One Of The Best Suburbs To Live In America

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The suburbs around Washington, D.C., are well known for being some of the most livable in the nation.

Now, backing up the claim that the District’s metro area is the most livable in the nation, a Maryland suburb just outside of the District has officially been ranked one of the best suburbs to live in America.

What Washington, D.C. suburb is ranked one of the best to live in America?

The #13 best suburb to live in America and the #7 best suburb to live on the East Coast is none other than North Potomac, Maryland, in Montgomery County.

What makes North Potomac, Maryland, such a great place to live?

The suburb was given an overall grade of an A+ after grading 11 separate aspects of the town:

• Public Schools: A+
• Housing – B+
• Good for Families – A+
• Jobs – A-
• Cost of Living – B-
• Outdoor Activities – A
• Nightlife – B+
• Diversity – A-
• Weather – B
• Health & Fitness – A+
• Commute – B

As you can see, based on the grades above, along with some positive resident testimonials, North Potomac has everything that a great suburban town needs: a great family-focused community, a great public schooling system, lots of work opportunities, and plenty of places like parks and walking trails to maintain your health.

In fact, according to one resident:

North Potomac is the complete package. Within a 5 minute drive, you can be at a James Beard Award-nominated restaurant, on a hike, at a wine bar, at a library, at a delicious bakery, shopping in a locally owned boutique, at a fabulous park… the list goes on and on. Beautiful, lush, green setting; lovely neighborhoods; and an excellent community feel. North Potomac has it all!