Marydel, Maryland

About Marydel

Marydel is a tiny community in eastern Maryland, home to 178 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Marydel holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,483 residents per square mile.

📰 Marydel News Today

• State Police Arrest Marydel Man for Felony Offenses Following a Pursuit in Kent County Delaware State Police (.gov) · Jun 12
• UPDATE: Marydel man killed in crash on Matthewstown Road The Star Democrat · Jul 30
• Marydel man arrested following police pursuit and crash in Kent County WBOC TV · Jun 12
• ‘He’s a Veteran, He’s Fully Legal’: A Video Claiming ICE Detained a U.S. Army Veteran in Maryland Has X Demanding Answers Yahoo · Jun 24
• Marydel Fire Co. audit raises questions about state oversight Spotlight Delaware · May 1

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Marydel Unique

• The only place in America named Marydel — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.12 sq mi.
• Positioned in eastern Maryland, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marydel

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Marydel

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