Baltimore
- City in Maryland
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Baltimore
- grade BOverall Grade
- City in Maryland
- Rating 3.47 out of 5 721 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A minus
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Median Home Value
$175,300
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,146
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Baltimore Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault933.1national 282.7
- Murder58.3national 6.1
- Rape54.2national 40.7
- Robbery813.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary906.5national 500.1
- Theft2,745.1national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft659.5national 284
Residents
Working in Baltimore
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$54,124
National
$69,021Similar Places
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Baltimore Reviews
Rating 3.47 out of 5 721 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.
In terms of public schools in Baltimore, we definitely need work on the administration and conduct that goes on within these facilities, but there are also a few good public schools once you look for them. One thing Baltimore is really known for is the Inner Harbor area, the Baltimore Aquarium, and Fort Mchenry, which are definitely a must if you are visiting, and my personal favorite place to visit when I was younger was Port discovery. In terms of safety, Baltimore does need improving. Nevertheless, I would say it depends on what part of Baltimore you are in. Overall, living in Baltimore, personally, hasn't been too bad, and there are definitely some perks to the experience.
Great place to raise a family; so many hospitals near by. The food here is amazing, I love the convenience of public transportation. And in regards to safety just like any place, Baltimore has its good and bad areas. The shopping malls in the surrounding areas are good. You have some "dead malls" for you introverts! Lexington Market food is Hittin!