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Rockville, Maryland Biotech Hub of the East 

Rockville, Maryland is the county seat for Montgomery County, Maryland. With around 60,000 residents, Rockville is the second largest city in Maryland, after Baltimore—most of Maryland’s suburban D.C. areas are unincorporated. Rockville has established its identity as the “Home of the Genome” and over 200 biotech companies call Rockville home. Rockville’s proximity to Washington, D.C. (twelve miles away), and robust business community make it an ideal place to settle in for a productive career while raising a family.  

Rockville is “Home of the Genome”

REDI, or the Rockville Economic Develoment, Inc group is an organization that supports businesses in their efforts to relocate to Rockville, as well as provides services to those already in residence. Networking groups help business owners brainstorm and collaborate, generating new business leads. They keep statistics on the business community and labor force and help build proposals for new businesses and business zoning. They relay that the unemployment rate in Rockville, Maryland is well below the national average—at just 2.9%--making Rockville an attractive place for job-seekers to re-locate. The makeup of employment opportunities is 55.7% managerial and professional, 22% sales and office, 12% service, 5% construction and 5% production.  

Rockville is centered with hundreds of colleges and universities within a 50 mile radius, offering a wealth of young, highly educated graduates as a labor force. With over 1,800 private sector IT companies and 200 biotech companies including Celera, Bicon, Origene Technologies and Shire labs, Rockville is the city to beat for tech-savvy professionals. Rockville also has the highest proportion of doctoral scientists and engineers in residence, many graduates of Johns Hopkins, the University of Maryland and Georgetown.  

Rockville—A Place to Work and Play

Rockville is a perfect fit for those seeking employment, but it also has stimulating after-work opportunities available, as well. Over 60 public parks, covering 800 acres, provide outdoor recreation space. Public ice rinks, baseball and soccer fields, swimming pools, nature centers, and senior centers are among the public park offerings. Music, theater and art venues present year-round cultural events from free concerts at the town center to plays and art exhibits at concert halls and art galleries.  

Housing Market Strong for Buyers and Sellers

During the last year, home prices in Rockville have not increased, unlike many areas surrounding Washington, D.C., making it a great time for buyers looking for real estate for sale in Rockville. Housing prices have not fallen, either, relative to 2007, and the average time on the market has dropped, making it an ideal time for sellers. Rockville offers more single-family homes than many other Washington suburbs. It is also home to diverse and tight-knit communities of various ethnicities and religions, including a large Chinese population, Taiwanese community, and Jewish hub. Places of worship, restaurants and businesses catering specifically to individuals of such varied background are clustered around Rockville, providing comfortable living with like-minded individuals and opportunities for mingling and learning in business and school.  

Great Schools

Rockville is a perfect place for families. The wealth of employment opportunities and low unemployment rate ensures a large selection of jobs from which to choose, and opportunities for upward mobility—especially in the biotech and Information Technology realms.  

Rockville’s public schools are part of the Montgomery County Public School System, routinely ranked one of the best public school systems in the United States. A centerpiece of the public school system is Rockville High School. It re-opened in 2004 with a newly-expanded art center, a special freshman year-long orientation program, and some of the smallest class sizes in the area. Eighty four percent of its graduates go on to college, well-prepared after taking the AP and IB classes offered, along with the signature writing program that teaches writing across curriculum.  

Rockville, Close to D.C, but a Community of its Own

Rockville is close enough to D.C. to make commuting to downtown feasible. It has some of the most reasonable housing prices in the area. Rockville also has its own thriving business community, making it a wonderful stand-alone city for relocating. High employment, top-ranked public schools, and a skilled labor force make Rockville a strong candidate for business seeking to relocate. Homes in Rockville retain their prices, and are among the fastest to sell in the D.C. area real estate market. When considering a move to, or within the D.C. area, look into Rockville.