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Baltimore
  • City in Maryland

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade D+
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Baltimore is a city in Maryland with a population of 592,211. Baltimore is in Baltimore City County. Living in Baltimore offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Baltimore there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Baltimore.

About

About Baltimore...
Population
592,211

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$175,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,146
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    52%
  • Own
    48%
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Baltimore Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade D+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    901.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    50.3
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    45.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    556
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    584.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,092.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    600.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    19%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    17%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    national  11%

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Baltimore Reviews

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