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Baltimore

#77 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • City in Maryland
  • 589 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
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Baltimore is a city in Maryland with a population of 614,700. 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
    614,700

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $156,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,051
    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

      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C-
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Assault
        886
        282.7
      • Murder
        51
        6.1
      • Rape
        59.6
        40.7
      • Robbery
        836.8
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Burglary
        998.9
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,773.9
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        722.6
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        12%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        10%
      • 25-34 years
        19%
      • 35-44 years
        12%
      • 45-54 years
        12%
      • 55-64 years
        13%
      • 65+ years
        13%
      Education Levels
      National
      • Master's degree or higher
        15%
        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
        15%
        13%

      Working in Baltimore

      Jobs
      C+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $48,840
      National
      $55,322
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      Baltimore Reviews

      589 reviews
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      City officials are too often corrupt. Lobby interests control the city and this affects community planning and zoning. I'm a community leader and would like to see residents have a larger say in community planning. City Council needs to be revised. Large Baltimore businesses need to be held accountable for paying their water bills! The Zoning Board should not make it so easy for developers to seek exemptions to build developments that do not follow in line with zoning policies. If the city placed residential concerns over private developer interests, neighborhoods would be safer / have a higher quality of life and the city would stop losing residents. Finally, improving public education should be a primary focus.
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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!
      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!