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Baltimore

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  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • City in Maryland
  • 484 reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C-
  2. Crime & Safety
    D+
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    C+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    B-
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    A-
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About Baltimore...
Population
621,000

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$153,000
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$974
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    53%
  • Own
    47%
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Baltimore Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      834
      283
    • Murder
      51
      6
    • Rape
      46
      41
    • Robbery
      847
      136
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      1,193
      500
    • Theft
      2,726
      2,043
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      860
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Median Household Income
    $44,262
    National
    $55,322
    Children
    18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      13%

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    Baltimore Reviews

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    It is a great and a not-so-great neighbourhood. It is almost fascinating to see how from each block to block, the safety/vibe of the neighbourhood changes. There are some amazing places that I love, such as, Fells Point & Inner Harbor with great restaurants and places to walk around. However, the thing is I love roaming around the streets aimlessly - this is not possible in Baltimore as you never know when you will walk into a bad neighbourhood. Even so, there are many events in Baltimore (especially in the summer) with diverse neighbourhoods and great seafood!
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    Baltimore has a lot of really fun things to do, if you can afford to do them. There are obviously the bar/nightclub scenes in each neighborhood. I personally enjoy the aquarium, science center, museum of industry and the American Visionary Arts Museum. All of which cost money to get into! But, most of these places have reasonable membership programs if you're a repeat offender like me!

    I've lived in both Upper Fells Point and Federal Hill. Both are areas I felt safe in, but that's not to say there weren't any incidents. The cost of living is a little pricey, but it's easy to manage if you have roommates. The biggest issue I had is parking!
    My overall experience in Baltimore is really good. Here in Baltimore, there are always a way for you to get business done while at the same time, relax and chill out with your friends. I love how open and charismatic the city is. You can always find something interesting around the corner. There's no way you can be bored here!
    But one thing I would like to see change is the overall safety. There are some places in town that even the locals would say to try to avoid. Plus, I always see kids who are skipping school and hanging out. I would just like to see a little more force on the law and rules. But despite that, Baltimore is a wonderful place where everything you need is in reach.