Baltimore, Baltimore MD — neighborhood review

Baltimore, MD

Baltimore · MD 21211

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$285K

Median Price

96/100

Walk Score

9/10

Schools

7 min

to Baltimore, MD

Score Breakdown

BAffordability
78/100
FSafety
18/100
ASchools
90/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
AWalkability
96/100
WYLT Score72/100

Our Take

This Baltimore neighborhood offers solid walkability, decent schools, and a fair price for homes, making it a reasonable choice for commuters and young professionals. However, higher crime rates and noise can be bothersome, so consider your tolerance for urban edge before committing.

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The Good

  • Very walkable – close to shops and public transit
  • Median home price (≈$262k) is moderate for city standards
  • Average school rating 7.2 with many nearby schools
  • Low flood risk (Zone X)

Real Talk

  • !Crime rates, especially violent and property crime, are higher than in many suburbs
  • !Noise from traffic and nightlife can be persistent
  • !Parking can be scarce, especially for larger vehicles
  • !Older housing stock may require more maintenance
  • $High property taxes and insurance for Maryland homes
  • $HOA fees are common in rowhome complexes
  • $Potential higher utility costs due to aging infrastructure

Best For

first-time buyersyoung professionalscommuterswalkers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Baltimore, MD

F

Safety grade

Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High
9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

149% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
High
38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

97% higher than the national average

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