The small town of Rawlings, MD has a population of approximately 2,150 people according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Despite its small size, Rawlings is highly rated in many categories by BestPlaces.net. Overall, it was ranked #172 out of 10,000 cities in the United States for livability based on seven factors including crime rate, education levels, housing affordability and more. In terms of cost of living, Rawlings was ranked at #6 out of 10,000 US cities with a score of 83 out of 100. The median home price is also relatively low at $139,300 and the median household income is slightly above average at $76,072. Crime rate in Rawlings is also lower than national average; it was ranked at #1690 out of 10,000 cities for safety and security ratings. In addition to these features that make Rawlings an attractive place to live, there are also many community activities such as outdoor recreation and events throughout the year that further enhance the quality of life for residents.
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