Baltimore Highlands, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore city County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
8,564 Population 4,950/sq mi density
$64,284 Median Income $28,851 per capita
$258,000 Home Value $298,947 Zillow
$1,352 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$64,284 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$258,000 home value, $1,352/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Baltimore Highlands, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,284
14% below
$28,851 per capita
Home Value
$258,000
8% below
Zillow: $298,947
Median Rent
$1,352/mo
16% above
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
73.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Baltimore Highlands Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Baltimore Highlands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
92%
Rent
116%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baltimore Highlands a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baltimore Highlands residents earn a median household income of $64,284 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,851. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baltimore Highlands is $258,000 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,947. Median rent is $1,352/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

18.1% of adults in Baltimore Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 73.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baltimore Highlands has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population8,564
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density4,950/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born29.0%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$64,284
Per Capita$28,851
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593

Housing

A
Home Value$258,000
Rent$1,352
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$298,947
Housing Units3,060
Rent Burden29.4%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death15,998/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation66 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+73.4%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Baltimore Highlands was built in 1959.
13.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
29.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.