Ellicott City is a strong and safe community founded in 1772 with a population of 75,947 at the 2020 census. It has a dense suburban feel and a wide variety of amenities, shopping areas, and restaurants.  Neighborhood has many walking trails, biking trails, and multiple parks with tennis courts, gyms, basketball courts, barbecue pits, and clubhouses for social events.  Local Howard County School System is one of the top rated in the nation.