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Maryland Movers, Welcome!

America in Miniature

Welcome to Maryland, home of the Baltimore Ravens, author Tom Clancy and actor David Hasselhoff. Maryland is often called “America in Miniature” or “Little America”. This is because of its incredibly diverse climate, landscape and terrain that replicates so much of the country in such a small area. This range of terrain offers a wide variety of activities; so move to Maryland, and get ready to explore!

Relocating to Maryland - New Resident Information for Moving Quotes

The largest cities in Maryland are the most likely ones you’ll be relocating to. These include Baltimore, Annapolis, Frederick, Ocean City, Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Hagerstown, Laurel, National Harbor, Salisbury and St. Michaels.
Once you’ve decided on a town, you’re ready to relocate! Whichever place you decide, you can have the smoothest transition possible by following the proper steps required by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). We’ve laid out the most important steps for becoming a resident below.
  • If you have a license issued from another state in the US, you can convert it to a Maryland license. To avoid any penalties, just make sure to do so within 60 days of moving here.
  • You’ll need insurance for your car from a company licensed to do business in Maryland. Reach out to a Maryland insurance agent, and they will be happy to make sure your getting quotes to give you the lowest prices possible for insurance here.
  • Make sure to register your vehicle within 60 days of establishing residency to avoid any fines. You can do this at your local Maryland MVA.
  • Your car may need to go through an emissions inspection every 2 years; Maryland wants to make sure their air stays clean! (If you have an eco-friendly vehicle, you may be exempt from this.)

Maryland Neighborhood Information: Good to Know for Maryland Moving Companies

Weather: Being “Little America”, Maryland experiences just about every type of weather that happens in the country. Check out the general breakdown by region:
  • The East - This flat arena has a humid subtropical climate, meaning hot & humid summers contrasted with short, mild winters.
  • Piedmont - This humid continental climate has the hot & humid summers, but experiences more snowfall than the East.
  • The West - As the elevation increases, so does the temperature through the year. Climate here is usually classified as humid continental.
Look out for hurricanes and tornadoes. Researching these types of severe weather and preparing your home for them are very important in this area.
Population & Cost of Living:-5.93 million people currently reside in Maryland. How much does it cost these people to live here?
According to Best Places, it costs about 16% more to live in Maryland than the average place in America. The most costly factor is the price of housing; homes are about 42% more expensive here than the average U.S. city. However, high living costs are offset by the fact Maryland is one of the wealthiest states in America with the average person making over $44,000.

Maryland Employment Rate & Economy

The unemployment rate of Maryland, as of Fall 2014, was 6.4%. There was a massive leap after the 2008 recession, but it has steadily decreased from the hike of 2010.
The economy’s top industries include agriculture (main farmed products being corn, soybeans, tobacco, poultry & dairy products), mining, services (such as health care, accounting and law), communications equipment, fishing, steel products & governmental services.

MARYLAND ATTRACTIONS TO CHECK OUT

  • The National Aquarium - This incredible site attracts 1.5 million folks every year for a reason. With over 750 species of marine life to see, you won’t regret taking the time to visit!
  • Westminster Church Cemetery at Fayette & Green - Come here to pay respect to the man who made ravens famous, Edgar Allan Poe. (To keep with tradition, bring coins to set on his grave.)
  • The Baltimore Museum of Art - This spot in Baltimore (also known as The Charm City) is internationally known for it’s Neo-Impressionist works.

FUN FACTS ABOUT MARYLAND

  • Enjoyed a good six pack with friends lately? Natty Boh Beer came up with the carefully calculated number of the six-pack in the 1940s.
  • Lacrosse replaced the state sport in 2004. What was it before then? Jousting, of course!
  • If you plan on bringing your pet lion, be careful where you do. It is illegal to bring a lion into a movie theatre in Maryland.