Garrett County, MD is ranked highly in many categories such as education, housing affordability, safety, leisure activities and overall livability. According to BestPlaces.net, the county ranks 2nd for housing affordability and 11th for safety in Maryland. Garrett County also has a high rate of education attainment, ranking 16th among all counties in the US with a population of 25,000 or more. Residents are also able to enjoy plenty of leisure activities thanks to its location next to Deep Creek Lake and the Allegheny Mountains. All taking into account, it's no surprise that this area is highly ranked for its livability.
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