At a Glance
Median Income
$58,322
$30,570 per capita
Home Value
$198,500
Zillow: $388,771
Median Rent
$838/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
745/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°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
3.4 / 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 $58,322 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,570. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,510 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baltimore is $198,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,771. Median rent is $838/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Baltimore reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 745/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Baltimore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baltimore has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,970
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,332/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,322
Per Capita$30,570
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$6,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,500
Rent$838
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$388,771
Housing Units1,339
Rent Burden37.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property745/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary136/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation836 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Baltimore was founded in 1825.
The median home in Baltimore was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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