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Ijamsville, MD vs Urbana, MD

Two popular suburbs of Baltimore / DC, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
9/10
10/10
Commute to Baltimore / DC
50 min
50 min
Median home price
$720K
$720K
Annual property tax
$8K
$8K
Walk score
22
38
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: Urbana, MD leads in 2 of 6 metrics. It edges out on school rating, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

Ijamsville, MD

Frederick County's S detached-family community — Holly Hills Country Club, family detached homes on multi-acre lots, and Linganore wine corridor.

communitynature

Urbana, MD

Frederick County's S master-planned community — Urbana High School (top MD), Villages of Urbana planned community, and family detached homes near Sugarloaf Mountain.

community

Who should pick which?

Pick Ijamsville, MD if you...

  • ·Drawn to the community character

Pick Urbana, MD if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown

Still deciding?

Burbia scores both Ijamsville, MD and Urbana, MD - and every other town in the Baltimore-Washington Area - based on your specific commute, budget, and priorities. Not a generic list.

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