California, MD is a small city located in the Maryland's St. Mary's County with a population of 8,691 according to the 2018 U.S.Census Bureau. California, MD has a bestplaces ranking system which ranks it highly as an ideal place to live in terms of amenities, education, overall livability and real estate market. It scored well in many categories such as cost of living (19th), crime (4th), weather (3rd), diversity index (5th) and education (16th). The relatively low crime rate combined with excellent amenities make California, MD one of the most desirable places to live in the area. People are attracted by its friendly people and close proximity to major cities like Washington DC and Baltimore. The median household income here is slightly higher than that for the state of Maryland and there are plenty of job opportunities locally available due to its close proximity to Naval Air Station Patuxent River making it an ideal place for families looking for quality living.
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