“I would never want to live anywhere but Baltimore. You can look far and wide, but you'll never discover a stranger city with such extreme style. It's as if every eccentric in the South decided to move north, ran out of gas in Baltimore, and decided to stay.” - John Waters
John Waters may have been speaking of Baltimore proper when he said it was his dream town, but there's no real proof he wasn't talking about the overall county
“I would never want to live anywhere but Baltimore. You can look far and wide, but you'll never discover a stranger city with such extreme style. It's as if every eccentric in the South decided to move north, ran out of gas in Baltimore, and decided to stay.” - John Waters
John Waters may have been speaking of Baltimore proper when he said it was his dream town, but there's no real proof he wasn't talking about the overall county. After all, Carney is a small town in Baltimore County in Maryland, so it's entirely possible! Don't believe us? Just ask one of the over 29,000 people currently living there.
Things are nice here. And we mean "expensive" nice. The cost of living in Carney is about 11 percent higher than the rest of the nation, and it’s proximity to Baltimore makes it an attractive place to live for people who work in the city but prefer a quaint, small-town life. It has an abundance of work to be found. It’s definitely not the best choice for people in search of an active entertainment and nightlife scene, but for families looking to settle down find an apartment or condo unit, it’s a great bet! Maryland is a state known for being laid back and friendly and residents love the quiet life of town mixed with the excitement nearby when they're in the mood for it.
Moving to Carney
If you’re considering moving to Carney, definitely make sure to visit before you make up your mind. You’ll want to get a feel for the city – its residents find it pretty sleepy and a little behind the times compared to Baltimore and other larger cities, but depending on your tastes that could be a bonus! It has many attractive qualities – quiet and peaceful neighborhoods and nice homes for not extravagant prices. The median home value is around $215,500. About 96 percent of folks live in single-family homes and 3.8 percent in condos – so single-family homes are definitely your most likely bet. When you’re looking for apartments, show up early and dress for the part! You’ll want to impress your landlord or broker just like you would on a job interview. Apartments aren’t easy to find here and if you want to score any extra amenities or one of those rare all utilities paid apartments, you’ll want to stand out from the crowd. Make sure to bring all the right paperwork – your credit history, bank statements, your pet’s medical records, etc. and most importantly, your checkbook! They will want you to prove you’re serious by putting down a deposit right away – so make sure you really do love the place and then put your money where your mouth is.
Living in Carney
Carney is basically one big neighborhood suburb of Baltimore. The proximity to the city means you will have access to all of Baltimore’s offerings. Oriole’s games, shows and performances at the theater, the wonderful educational facilities at Johns Hopkins. Plus the city has a beautiful waterfront and some excellent shopping and ethnic cuisine. Most people commute into Baltimore for work and drive themselves to the office averaging about a 15 to 30 minute commute time.
