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Baltimore County
  • County in Maryland
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Baltimore County

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A minus
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade B minus

    Baltimore County is located in Maryland with a population of 850,702. Baltimore County is one of the best places to live in Maryland. In Baltimore County, most residents own their homes. In Baltimore County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Baltimore County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Baltimore County are highly rated.

    About

    Population
    850,702

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $277,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,387
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Baltimore County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      No data available  
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      No data available  
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      No data available  
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      No data available  
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      No data available  
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      No data available  
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      No data available  
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      national  11%

    Working in Baltimore County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $81,846
    National
    $69,021

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