NOTTINGHAM, MD—Niche has compiled its annual list of the best places to live in the Baltimore area, and Perry Hall and White Marsh made this year’s list.

According to Niche, the “Best Places to Live ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the overall livability of an area. This grade takes into account several key factors of a location, including the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities in an attempt to measure the overall quality of an area.”

White Marsh came in at number 49 on the 2022 list and Perry Hall was ranked 50th.

Ellicott City took the top spot while Columbia came in at number two.  Scaggsville, Ilchester, and Fulton rounded out the top five.

The full 2022 list can be viewed online here.