Located in the technology corridor between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Montgomery Village is a compelling choice for professionals looking for job opportunities. The National Institute of Standards and Technology, located in nearby Gaithersburg, employs a number of Montgomery Village residents. Another plus: The Montgomery County public school system is well regarded. However, homes here can be pricey. --D.B.
Using statistics from data services company Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small towns for families. (Last year, we looked at small cities, with populations between 50,000 and 300,000.)
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