Ready for a fresh start in your tech career? Whether you’re a remote worker looking for a place where you explore the great outdoors when the work day is done, or you crave the excitement of collaborating in the office with some of the nation's smartest techies, here are some towns to consider.
Columbia
Directly between Baltimore and Washington D.C. is Columbia, Maryland, named WalletHub’s “Best Cities for Jobs” list in 2022. WalletHub also put Columbia first on its “Best Places to Rent” list, and deemed it the safest city in America. While Columbia’s quiet tree-lined neighborhoods and miles of trails are quintessentially suburban, headlining concerts at Merriweather Post Pavilion and several new restaurants bring the energy to Columbia’s quickly growing downtown, known as the Merriweather District.
Baltimore
Like the colorful row houses lining its streets, Baltimore is anything but boring. Baltimore is a great home base for high-tech professionals, offering tons of job opportunities and a lower cost of living than other high-tech markets like San Francisco or Boston. There’s a reason the city continues to climb on CompTIA’s “Best Places for Tech Jobs” list. Check out Live Baltimore’s website for an introduction to the varying neighborhoods throughout the city.
Cumberland
If your perfect evening or weekend includes exploring the great outdoors, then Cumberland, in the heart of Mountain Maryland, is the place for you. Locals love biking on the Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal Towpath, which provide access to hundreds of miles of trails. With an Arts & Entertainment Districts in Cumberland, and another a few miles away in Frostburg, locals have access to plenty of cozy spots to set up remote work, as well as opportunity for entertainment and entrepreneurial ventures.
Frederick
Top Chef runner-up Bryan Voltaggio put Frederick, Maryland on the map for fine food. Today, his restaurant, Thacher & Rye, is among many must-try restaurants in charming downtown Frederick. Great food pairs well with craft beverages, and Frederick has plenty of them. Frederick is worker-friendly too. With lightning-fast high-speed internet and a diverse community, Frederick ranked among the top 10 remote-ready cities according to Livability. Workers in the biotech industry will find vast opportunities in Frederick, a bustling life sciences hub.
Charlestown
Looking for a place where you can quickly hit the water when it's time to close the laptop? With miles of access to the North East and Susquehanna Rivers, Charlestown, Maryland provides the best of waterfront living. Directly between Baltimore and Philadelphia, Charlestown residents aren’t far from big city experiences. Northrop Grumman and W.L. Gore, are among the companies in the area that offering tech jobs.
Lexington Park
Home to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Lexington Park is a hotbed of high-tech jobs. In addition to the Naval Air Station, contractors including BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin all have a presence in the area. Surrounded by water and just minutes from Leonardtown, a charming Arts & Entertainment District, there's plenty to keep locals entertained.
