Calvert County

Once a rural area dotted with farms and tobacco fields, Calvert County is a fast-growing exurban neighbor of Washington, DC. With the city about 45 minutes away, residents of Calvert County enjoy a quiet, outdoor lifestyle balanced by easy access to all of the amenities and attractions DC offers. As such, they have one of the highest standards of living in Maryland. Residents especially love living in Calvert County because there is so much to do. Located on the Calvert Peninsula and bordered on the east by the Chesapeake Bay and on the west by the Patuxent River, Calvert County is a water-focused community. The popular weekend resort towns of Solomons, Chesapeake Beach, and North Beach are here, and the area is home to numerous parks and beaches. While some professionals do commute to DC, defense contractors, IT companies, and others have set up operations here. Just one visit to Calvert County, and you too will be a convert to its enviable way of life.