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Living In Olney MD

William McCord
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Living in Olney MD may give you everything you are looking for if you want to be in close proximity to DC but could use a break from all the city life brings with it. More space, quieter, less traffic, less people and green space in every direction. Living in Olney MD may be your best bet!

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Quick facts about Olney:

  1. Olney was mostly farmland up until the 1960’s

  2. The population is roughly 35,000 people

  3. Money Magazine Best Places To Live in 2007 (Top 20)

  4. Money Magazine’s Top Earning Towns in 2013 (Top 25)

Location:

Located about 20 miles north of DC in North Central Montgomery County, Olney is nicely situated to give you an urban/suburban feel while being an easy commute into the district. ICC 200 runs right through Olney so you can get to all the major highways (I-270, I-95 & 495) in the area in a really simple and easy way. Georgia Ave is the main vein that runs North to South through Olney and runs you right into DC. There is also Ride On bus service to get you around Olney or to get you to the metro and the surrounding area.

Dining:

There is no short coming in the dining experience. Olney has plenty of places to patronize if you are looking for a bite to eat. Brew Belly is your spot for cheesesteaks and MD brews! Sisters’ Sandwiches & Such is a great place to get a sandwich at any time throughout the day with them now serving breakfast sandwiches from 7-11AM. They also serve soup, salads and starters to round out the variety. Cava Mezze is another great option for dining based on your mood. If you are looking for something with a Mediterranean feel to it you may want to check this place out. Some crowd favorites are; French toast for the weekend brunch crowd (Saturday & Sunday 11-2pm), Spicy Lamb sliders, chicken souvlaki and much more!

Shopping:

Fair Hill Shops has Harris Teeter for groceries. There is also restaurants, a wine store and professional services in the complex. Olney Village Center has Home Goods, TJ Maxx & The Little Gym for the kids. There is also the Shoppes of Olney. This complex has Cava Mezze, Starbucks, clothes shopping and more places to eat.

Recreation:

Olney has plenty of space for recreation. You can choose you own adventure by selecting one of many recreation spaces such as Olney Manor Recreational Park. This park is 60+ acres of outdoor area, easy to get to, has a fenced in dog park and a playground. Olney Indoor Swim Center is a place you can join a regularly scheduled class/lesson or search their website for recreational or lap swimming. Olney Mill Neighborhood Park has several recreational areas, a playground for the kids, a lit basketball court (for night ballers), picnic space and an open shelter.

Olney MD has a lot to offer from it’s proximity to DC, easy access to the surrounding area based on Olney’s location, plenty of places for dinning, all the shopping you need including multiple grocery stores, recreation space and access to public and private education. If you are considering a move, consider Olney MD as a place to look at!