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Moving to Sykesville, MD
$619,990Median list
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About Sykesville
Sykesville is a small town in Howard and Carroll counties, Maryland, United States. The town lies 20 miles (32 km) west of Baltimore and 40 miles (64 km) north of Washington DC As of the 2020 census, Sykesville had a population of 4,316.

Home prices in Sykesville
The median list in Sykesville is $619,990.
Commuting from Sykesville
- No passenger rail service in the county; MTA commuter bus routes link Westminster and Eldersburg areas to Baltimore.
- Highways: I-70, MD-140, MD-32, MD-26.
- Approximate drive to downtown Baltimore: ~35–55 minutes; to downtown Washington, D.C.: ~60–80 minutes (longer at peak).
Schools in Sykesville
Public schools: Carroll County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Sykesville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sykesville, MD?
The median list in Sykesville is $619,990. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Sykesville, MD?
No passenger rail service in the county; MTA commuter bus routes link Westminster and Eldersburg areas to Baltimore. - Which school district serves Sykesville, MD?
Sykesville is served by Carroll County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.