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Baltimore

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  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • City in Maryland
  • 557 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C-
    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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    Baltimore is a city in Maryland with a population of 619,796. 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 Baltimore...
    Population
    619,796

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $153,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,009
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    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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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C-
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Assault
        950.2
        282.7
      • Murder
        55.8
        6.1
      • Rape
        62.3
        40.7
      • Robbery
        958.7
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Burglary
        1,311.3
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,773.6
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        843.3
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        12%
      • 10-17 years
        9%
      • 18-24 years
        10%
      • 25-34 years
        19%
      • 35-44 years
        12%
      • 45-54 years
        13%
      • 55-64 years
        12%
      • 65+ years
        13%
      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
        16%
        13%

      Working in Baltimore

      Jobs
      C+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $46,641
      National
      $55,322
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      Baltimore Reviews

      557 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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      For the visitors, Baltimore offers many sightseeing attractions like the Inner Harbor and various art museums. For the residents, there are different neighborhoods, each with its vibe, culture, and amenities. Check them out to see which neighborhood(s) you would really enjoy!
      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!