4 Things You Need To Know About Living in Montgomery County

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Montgomery County has increased as house prices continue to rise. With the cost of living higher than the national average and the state itself, residents need to earn a decent wage.

Neighborhood

Montgomery County is a county of unique communities, even if many of them share the same characteristics. The bustling Bethesda, Kensington, Silver Spring, and Wheaton contrast with the charm of Darnestown, Olney, Poolesville, and other small towns located in tranquil rural areas. 

Rockville features a historic district woven into its expanding business and retail district. The county seat also offers a charming combination of urban hipness and rural charm. The neighborhood continues to grow with new developments right around the corner.

Schools and Universities

Montgomery County has made public education a top priority, allocating half of its budget to it. The County supports higher education programs as well as training programs for professionals.

Montgomery County Public Schools operate elementary and secondary public schools and is the largest school district in Maryland. There's also Montgomery College, a public, open-access community college.

The state university system operates a campus in Rockville known as Universities at Shady Grove. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs from many public universities on only one campus.

Things To Do

Enjoy world-class entertainment at the Strathmore Music Center in North Bethesda. If you're looking for something more intimate, its counterpart, AMP, is right up the road and hosts bluegrass, rock, and jazz acts almost every night.

In Montgomery County, there's a lot of dining options. Visit Mykonos Grill in Rockville, Honey Pig in Germantown, Jaleo in Bethesda, and Tortacos in Gaithersburg for a mix of worldly flavors.

There are also outdoor and indoor shopping areas in Montgomery, with retailers that cater to every shopper's budget. Visitors enjoy waterfront shopping at RIO Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg. 

When you buy a home in Montgomery County, you're also embracing a community and a lifestyle. Understanding the neighborhood and what things it has to offer is crucial to making the right decision.