Name: Damascus, MD
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( 4 Ratings )

Living in Damascus, MD

Ranks better than 61% of areas Follow

Population

17,105

Median Age

39.8 Years

Damascus Area Facts

Damascus has a Livability Score of 61_/100, which is considered average
Damascus crime rates are 34% lower than the Maryland average
Cost of living in Damascus is 13% higher than the Maryland average

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What do the locals think about Damascus?

100%

Family friendly

33%

Public transit is accessible

0%

Walkable to grocery stores

67%

Yards are well-kept

33%

Lots of parks

0%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

100%

A quiet area

100%

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Damascus Reviews

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Living The Country Life in Damscus, MD In The Shadows Of Big Cities 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Living in Damascus, MD, you can drive to either Baltimore or Washington, DC in under an hour. The difference between Damascus and those cities though is like night and day. Damsacus, MD is a rural refuge for families to raise their children away from the urban atmosphere. The esc ...Read More ape from inner city distractions allows families to meet and develop friendships at the many parks and recreational facilities in the county.

Damascus, MD is also known for being unique in that even though it is a small town it has several unique and ethnic restaurants. Smokehouse BBQ is one of those restaurants with BBQ cooked slow and over low temperatures giving it a great smokey flavor. Peruvian Chicken and Grill is another having that sweet and spicy combination characteristic of the style.

Winters in Damascus can be harsh. It is located just far enough north of WAshington, DC and west of Baltimore it sees frequent snows. These storms can be over a foot. Read Less

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