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Sykesville
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Sykesville is a quaint, award-winning small town in central Maryland, famous for its historic Main Street, strong sense of community, and beautiful natural surroundings. Known for its friendly locals and a lively calendar of festivals, this riverside town offers charm and easy access to both Baltimore and rural countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
4,316
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.37°, -76.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,365
Local Cost
$1,820
Local Income
$4,500
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-22.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1162 mm
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
14
Transport
68
Walk Score
68
Footways
135.0
Airport
GAI
Distance
29 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.
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