10 'Snobbiest' Cities in Maryland

The Roadsnacks website, a data compiler that specializes in creating lists that rate communities on how “redneck” or “drunk” they are, went there, compiling a list that rates the “snobbiest” towns in several states - including Maryland. Bethesda is ranked No. 1 on the list with adjacent Chevy Chase at No. 2.

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Roadsnacks.net has compiled a list of the snobbiest towns based on criteria including median household income ($141,817 in Bethesda), median home price ($805,900 in Bethesda), percentage of residents with a college degree, and number of private schools, theaters and art galleries per capita.

About top-ranked Bethesda, the folks at Roadsnacks wrote:

“Who didn’t see this coming? Not only is Bethesda one of the highest paid communities in Maryland; it’s also THE most highly educated, with a whopping 84% of residents holding at least a college degree. … Or maybe it is just because Larry Kaufman is from Bethesda, and his intelligence has permeated the very air around him—and if you don’t know who that is, smarty pants, Google it.”

The Top 10 Snobbiest Cities in Maryland are:

1. Bethesda (See above)
2. Chevy Chase: “… Chevy Chase is where the truly wealthy from D.C. come home at the end of the day. That being said, it doesn’t have nearly as many private schools, galleries, or theaters per capita as some of our other communities, as most residents can simply drive into D.C. for those snooty amenities.”
3. Rockville: “Sure Rockville residents may not make the high salary of those in Chevy Chase but $97,667 is certainly nothing to sneeze at. Expensive homes aside, Rockville actually is a pretty cool place to live. You’ll be surrounded by well educated residents, an array of options for private schools, and of course, plenty of galleries for your weekend shmoozing.
4. Potomac: “Is that nearly $173,300 in your pocket or are you just happy to see us? Yeah, these people are pretty much just about the wealthiest in the nation. Even more ridiculous is the median home price here: $871,400.”
5. Gaithersburg: “Even though residents make a median of “only” $81,178 per year here, the homes are still among the more expensive.”
6. Ellicott City: “The downtown area (Historic Ellicott City) is adorable. The homes—beautiful. Plus, all of your neighbors will be rich and equally well-educated.”
7. Darnestown: “These guys have the 7th most college grads in the state. It’s no coincidence that they’re also making the second highest salary in the state.”
8. Silver Spring: “Great town, great people. … Folks here are well educated and seem to have a rich culture filled with art galleries and theaters.”
9. Annapolis: “Annapolis has some of the most art galleries and theaters per capita in Maryland—the third and second most, respectively. Plus, it is SO CUTE.”
10. North Bethesda: “… the slightly less snobby version of Bethesda. While residents are still paid pretty well, they’re not making as much in regular old Bethesda; nor are the homes as expensive. Plus, NoBeth has some of the most college degree-holders in Maryland, with 70% of the population able to claim that they’re smarter than you are. Stay snobby, North Bethesda.”