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Thinking About The Baltimore, MD Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Baltimore. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

82/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

77,798

Median Home

$287K

Median Income

$90K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 77,798, Baltimore is a mid-sized MD city. Median household income is $90K with homes valued around $287K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers, investors looking at rental opportunities.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Baltimore, MD. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$287K

Vacancy Rate

14.0%

Owner-Occupied

56%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Baltimore, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

21224

Area Stats

Pop: 44,915

Home Value: $260K

21230

Area Stats

Pop: 32,883

Home Value: $323K

Baltimore Area Map

Get oriented — see where Baltimore sits and explore neighborhoods before you narrow in.

Nearby Areas

Explore the areas around Baltimore — pick one to dig into its market, schools, and neighborhoods.

Lutherville Timonium Area

Home: $451K11 mi away

Columbia Area

Home: $420K14 mi away

Annapolis Area

Home: $541K21 mi away

Bethesda Area

Home: $1.0M34 mi away

Gaithersburg Area

Home: $655K37 mi away

Schools Near Baltimore

Schools in and around Baltimore, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (11)

Abbottston Elementary

Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle

Arundel Elementary

Barclay Elementary/Middle

Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle

Belle Grove Elementary

Brooklyn Park Elementary

Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary

Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou

Overlook Elementary

Park Elementary

Middle Schools (7)

Baltimore City College

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Booker T. Washington Middle

Brooklyn Park Middle

Katherine Johnson Global Academy

The Belair-Edison School

The Seed School of Maryland

High Schools (2)

Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove

Carver Vocational-Technical High

Private Schools (19)

ARCHBISHOP BORDERS SCHOOL

ARCHBISHOP CURLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Baltimore stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Baltimore and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.