At a Glance
Median Income
$59,623
$39,195 per capita
Home Value
$219,300
Zillow: $187,545
Median Rent
$1,290/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,859/100K
4,311/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Baltimore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baltimore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baltimore a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baltimore residents earn a median household income of $59,623 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,195. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% 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 is $219,300 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,545. Median rent is $1,290/month, with 32.1% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Baltimore reports 1,859 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 389% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,311/100K. The murder rate is 58.3/100K.
Education
35.4% of adults in Baltimore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baltimore has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population577,193
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density7,130/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,623
Per Capita$39,195
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,300
Rent$1,290
Ownership47.5%
Zillow$187,545
Housing Units293,555
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,859/100K
Property4,311/100K
Murder58.3/100K
Assault933/100K
Burglary907/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation52 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations261
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Baltimore was built in 1947.
11.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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