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Baltimore, MD
Baltimore · MD 21210
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$547K
Median Price
75/100
Walk Score
9/10
Schools
12 min
to Baltimore, MD
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
FSafety
38/100
ASchools
90/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
BWalkability
75/100
WYLT Score68/100
Our Take
Baltimore’s 21210 neighborhood offers solid school ratings, a decent commute into downtown, and a high median income that can offset its high living costs. It’s car‑dependent and noisy, so it may not feel like a quiet suburb, but the proximity to work and good public schools make it a practical choice for many. Watch for the high property tax bill and potential crime in some blocks.
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The Good
- ✓Excellent school ratings (average 7.3),
- ✓High median household income ($114k) supports good purchasing power
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓12‑minute commute to downtown Baltimore
Real Talk
- !Cost of living and property taxes are high for the area
- !Noise and traffic are common due to car dependence
- !Crime levels are moderate‑to‑high in some blocks
- !Limited pedestrian and bike infrastructure
- !Potential for rising housing prices as market tightens
- $High property taxes and insurance
- $Possible HOA fees for rowhomes
- $Elevated utility and maintenance costs in older homes
Best For
Young professionalsFamilies seeking good schoolsCommuters to downtown BaltimoreTech workersResidents wanting a mix of urban amenities and home ownership
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Baltimore, MD
F
Safety grade
Safety score38 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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