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Baltimore Highlands, MD
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Baltimore Highlands, MD
At a Glance
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)
Is Baltimore Highlands a Good Place to Live?
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 4.0% (11% 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.
Safety & Crime
Baltimore Highlands reports 1,339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 252% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,718/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.