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Baltimore, MD
Baltimore · MD 21211
Updated October 30, 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
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% 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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