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Ranked No. 39 on Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live in America," 2017.

We continually set the bar high professionally and personally. Through smart business, we create an environment where people and businesses will thrive.

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BUSINESS INCENTIVES & GRANTS

Rockville continues to be future focused to anticipate the needs of its residents and businesses and then design and deliver exceptional services to exceed expectations. We offer programs and incentives to attract businesses and workforce talent.

LOCATION & INFRASTRUCTURE

LOCATION & INFRASTRUCTURE

Rockville, the 4th largest city in Maryland with a population of nearly 70,000, is a vibrant community developed over 14 square miles. Its central location provides easy access to our nation’s capital (12 miles southeast), many of Maryland’s other thriving cities like Baltimore (35 miles northeast), and Northern Virginia. Rockville’s location and infrastructure support residents who work throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and businesses that desire to be in the heart of it all.

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A THRIVING WORKFORCE

We wouldn’t be a “best city” without our people. Rockville consistently attracts a highly educated and highly skilled workforce along with companies who desire to work with top talent. Rockville meets the evolving needs of employers by collaborating with local universities that create programs to train employees based on real business needs. We remain committed to helping Rockville businesses create solutions that will increase our workforce pipeline.

Workforce Development
Workforce Development

Finding and keeping a skilled workforce is the driving force behind your company’s success. We can help!

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Education
Education

Residents and employers have access to more than 15 area colleges and universities, including Montgomery College, The Universities at Shady Grove, Johns Hopkins, The University of Maryland College Park, and more.

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HOME TO MAJOR EMPLOYERS

HOME TO MAJOR EMPLOYERS

With more than 18+ company headquarters and access to the greatest minds in the nation, we rightfully earned the #9 spot on CareerBliss.com’s “2018 Happiest Cities to Work.”

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ROCKVILLE’S INCUBATORS

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Located in the heart of Rockville Town Square and the I-270 Technology Corridor, we offer facilities and programs with a full menu of resource and support services to help entrepreneurs develop a successful business venture.

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THE COST OF BUSINESS

THE COST OF BUSINESS

Lower business costs make for higher profits. Low operational costs, a pro-business environment, and an educated labor force combine to make Rockville the perfect choice to start and expand a business.

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LIFE IN ROCKVILLE

Located in the center of the Washington D.C. region, Rockville is one of the most diverse, inventive, and growing cities in the nation. It welcomes residents from more than 164 international locations and proudly invests in programs, services, and events that showcase and support the many wonderful cultures that enrich Rockville and the surrounding communities.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Rockville gives you a welcoming, small city feel with big city amenities that make it one of the “Best Places to Live in America” and WalletHub's 2024 No. 1 Small City in Maryland

In Rockville, you’ll benefit from a highly educated, ethnically diverse and engaged citizenry, prominent employers, exceptional schools, established neighborhoods, annual celebrations, and a wide range of recreational and cultural opportunities. For this reason, we continue to make Livability.com’s Top 100 List of Best Places to Live. We provide a lifestyle you can’t find anywhere else.

  • #1 Small City in Maryland - WalletHub, 2024
  • #8 Most Ethnically Diverse City in America” - WalletHub, 2023
  • One of the 10 Best Cities for Families by Livability.com
  • Walkable and Bikeable City
  • 65 Parks with Hiking Trails, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Public Art, Play Spaces & More
  • Destination for the Arts with Galleries and Performing Arts Venues
  • Beverage District on MoCo’s “Tastemaker Trail” - Three Breweries and a Distillery
  • 100,000-square-foot branch of the Montgomery County Public Library
  • Commitment to the health, welfare, safety and equality of its LGBTQIA+ community with a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index scorecard for seven years running.
  • Visit the City’s tourism website, Explore Rockville, for more details on these and other local events, hotels, retailers, restaurants and recreation destinations.

Margaret D., Rockville Resident
Margaret D., Rockville Resident

I love living in Rockville. Our costs of living and housing are lower than they were in D.C., and we have great walkability and access to outdoor amenities. Our neighbors wave hello, there are incredible dining options, and we can still get into the city super easily by car or public transportation whenever we want to. We’ve lived all over the country, and Rockville has been a fantastic place to call home.

Robert D., Former City Manager
Robert D., Former City Manager

I appreciate the teamwork of our talented and customer-motivated City staff. We also are grateful for our partnership with REDI and the Chamber of Commerce, who play important roles too.

Todd P. Executive Vice President
Todd P. Executive Vice President

Thank you for all of the hard work you and your staff have put into getting the Twinbrook Quarter Phase I Site Plan across the finish line.  Our experience has been positive and collaborative. I think your folks have done a fantastic job representing the City and its interests, as well as the interests of the residents, while at the same time working with us to find reasonable ways to get things done and creative solutions that are mutually acceptable to the City and the Developer. We work in many different local jurisdictions and a few in other areas around the country.  Your customer service focused approach makes all of the difference between a development that cannot move forward, and one that does and is successful.

Katie B., Rockville Resident
Katie B., Rockville Resident

We moved to Rockville from DC four years ago, and we love it! It is very family friendly — there are plenty of parks, and we love the town center. Everything is convenient, and the area is very walkable. We also love the community here. We live in a diverse neighborhood, and everyone is very friendly!

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Helpful Resources

Centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic, Rockville Economic Development, Inc. connects you to other businesses, agencies, and the greater Washington, D.C. community.

  • The City of Rockville prides itself on providing protection to the residents and businesses of Rockville. View public safety statistics about Rockville.
  • The Department of Community Planning and Development Services provides regular updates about major development applications that are under review and recently approved in the City of Rockville.
  • The City of Rockville is a highly sought after location to live and work that offers affordable residential housing near a major metropolitan city.
Permitting & Inspections

PERMITTING & INSPECTIONS

Making Connections

MAKING CONNECTIONS