Baltimore metro, MD relocation guide
Moving to Ellicott City, MD
About Ellicott City
Ellicott City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in and the county seat of Howard County, Maryland, United States. Part of the Baltimore metropolitan area, its population was 75,947 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous unincorporated county seat in the United States. Ellicott City's historic downtown – the Ellicott City Historic District – lies in the valleys of the Tiber and Patapsco rivers.
Home prices in Ellicott City
The median list in Ellicott City is $710,000.
Top places in Ellicott City
- Ellicott City Historic District.
Commuting from Ellicott City
- MARC Camden Line serves Dorsey, Jessup, and Savage (per Wikipedia MARC station pages); Camden Line runs Baltimore Camden Station–Washington Union Station.
- MARC Penn Line is reachable just over the county line at BWI Rail Station and Odenton (Anne Arundel County).
- Highways: US-29, I-95, MD-32, MD-100.
- Approximate drive to downtown Baltimore: ~20–35 minutes; to downtown Washington, D.C.: ~30–45 minutes (longer at peak). MARC Camden Line Savage–Union Station is roughly 45–55 minutes (approximate).
- It is bordered to the south by Columbia at Maryland Route 108 and to the southeast by Ilchester at Maryland Route 104 and Bonnie Branch Road.
Schools in Ellicott City
Public schools: Howard County Public School System. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Ellicott City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ellicott City, MD?
The median list in Ellicott City is $710,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Ellicott City, MD?
MARC Camden Line serves Dorsey, Jessup, and Savage (per Wikipedia MARC station pages); Camden Line runs Baltimore Camden Station–Washington Union Station. - Which school district serves Ellicott City, MD?
Ellicott City is served by Howard County Public School System. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.