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Baltimore
  • City in Maryland
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Baltimore

#87 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      D minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    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 Baltimore...
    Population
    592,211
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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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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      933.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      58.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      54.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      813.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      906.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,745.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      659.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Baltimore

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,124
    National
    $69,021
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