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Baltimore Highlands, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore city County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
293 sunny days/yr
1,339
Violent Crime/100K
4,718 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$64,284 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$258,000 home value, $1,352/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,339 violent crimes/100K (252% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Baltimore Highlands enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,950/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2359°N, 76.6374°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Baltimore city County |
| Nearest Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0487 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.9 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in |
Baltimore Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").