Greenest Neighborhoods in Maryland (2026 Rankings)

Clean air is a hallmark of green, healthy communities. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in Maryland by Air Quality Index (AQI) to identify the greenest areas. An AQI under 50 is considered "Good" for health.

Silver Spring CDPSilver Spring CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 52

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 33

Home Value: $606,100

Population: 81,808

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 33

Bethesda CDPBethesda CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 53

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 33

Home Value: $1,088,000

Population: 66,316

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 33

FrederickMD

Kurby Score: 55

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 33

Home Value: $343,800

Population: 78,390

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 33

Ellicott City CDPEllicott City CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 55

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 33

Home Value: $617,200

Population: 73,589

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 33

RockvilleMD

Kurby Score: 54

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 33

Home Value: $623,800

Population: 67,142

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 33

Columbia CDPColumbia CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 55

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 33

Home Value: $458,700

Population: 106,600

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 33

Glen Burnie CDPGlen Burnie CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 56

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 33

Home Value: $312,200

Population: 71,427

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 33

GaithersburgMD

Kurby Score: 54

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 33

Home Value: $472,800

Population: 69,016

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 33

Germantown CDPGermantown CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 56

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 33

Home Value: $393,700

Population: 90,210

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 33

Waldorf CDPWaldorf CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 56

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 33

Home Value: $360,300

Population: 81,077

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 33

Dundalk CDPDundalk CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 56

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 33

Home Value: $184,700

Population: 66,321

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 33

HampsteadMD

Kurby Score: 71

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 34

Home Value: $300,100

Population: 6,278

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 34

CheverlyMD

Kurby Score: 70

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 34

Home Value: $437,100

Population: 6,132

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 34

Darnestown CDPDarnestown CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 70

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 34

Home Value: $902,500

Population: 6,672

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 34

WalkersvilleMD

Kurby Score: 72

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 34

Home Value: $411,500

Population: 6,239

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 34

Marlow Heights CDPMarlow Heights CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 66

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 34

Home Value: $342,800

Population: 6,254

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 34

Forest Glen CDPForest Glen CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 67

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 34

Home Value: $568,000

Population: 6,859

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 34

GlenardenMD

Kurby Score: 70

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 34

Home Value: $388,200

Population: 6,335

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 34

ThurmontMD

Kurby Score: 70

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 34

Home Value: $315,900

Population: 6,313

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 34

Fountainhead-Orchard Hills CDPFountainhead-Orchard Hills CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 71

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 34

Home Value: $300,200

Population: 6,198

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 34

Chesapeake BeachMD

Kurby Score: 71

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 34

Home Value: $407,100

Population: 6,358

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 34

Lutherville CDPLutherville CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 72

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 34

Home Value: $401,500

Population: 6,595

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 34

Bowleys Quarters CDPBowleys Quarters CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 72

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 34

Home Value: $325,800

Population: 6,746

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 34

Ocean CityMD

Kurby Score: 66

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 34

Home Value: $333,200

Population: 6,879

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 34

Glassmanor CDPGlassmanor CDP, MD

Kurby Score: 53

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 43

Home Value: $305,900

Population: 17,353

Walk Score: 0/100

AQI: 43

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