Set along the Patapsco River in Carroll County, Sykesville pairs a walkable historic Main Street with local shops, restaurants, parks, and community events. Its railroad history is still part of the town’s character: the Gate House Museum tells the story of Sykesville’s growth along the B&O Railroad. Downtown Sykesville won a 2026 Great American Main Street Award, and the town’s Downtown Improvement Project received a 2024 Neighborhood Revitalization Award. A fun fact: Sykesville was also named “Coolest Small Town in America” in 2016. For a day out, browse downtown, visit the museum, or explore the town’s walking and biking trails. Check the Main Street calendar!
37,813 people live in Sykesville, where the median age is 39.5 and the average individual income is $57,412. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Sykesville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Delicious Designs By Danielle, Asian Taste, and Rincon Italian Grill.
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| Dining | 0.88 miles | 6 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.88 miles | 89 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.88 miles | 21 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.88 miles | 7 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.9 miles | 2 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.92 miles | 129 reviews | 3.1/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.96 miles | 73 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.97 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$$ | 0.97 miles | 74 reviews | 1.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.97 miles | 187 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.98 miles | 14 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1 miles | 11 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.01 miles | 37 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.66 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.78 miles | 23 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.85 miles | 4 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.86 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.98 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.03 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.88 miles | 14 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.88 miles | 23 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.91 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1 miles | 49 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.02 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
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Sykesville has 13,216 households, with an average household size of 2.78. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sykesville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 37,813 people call Sykesville home. The population density is 674 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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