Catonsville
Home to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Catonsville, Maryland, is a town of just over 41,000 residents. It is located on the western border of Baltimore, and this is a great place to live with many locals who attended school here that return to raise families of their own. Money Magazine recently ranked Catonsville highly in its survey of best places to live in the state, and in the nation.
There is plenty of small town charm and delights in this town that is only minutes away from the cultural and entertainment options of Baltimore. A vibrant downtown area has small independent shops and businesses and just beyond that are tree-lined streets and Victorian-style homes.
The city of Catonsville is served by an excellent public transportation system that makes owning a car a luxury and not a necessity. Public and private schools here are outstanding, and that makes this a great place to raise a family. There are also more than enough entertainment and nightlife options to make this a haven for singles.