Hannah R. qa Mar 28, 2026

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Seattle and Household incomes average around $59,623 in Baltimore. With a population of 577K, Baltimore is a major city. Poverty rate is 15.3%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $219,300 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thoughts? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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