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 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. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
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) |
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 | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
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) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in |
Baltimore Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").