Baltimore, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

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Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

602,274

Unemployment

7.6%

Poverty

20.0%

Median Home

$167,300

Median Income

$52,164

Median Rent

$1,094

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Baltimore SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Baltimore, MD Crime Report

36,849
Total Crimes

6,169.9
Total Crimes / 100k People

162.99%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Baltimore / 100k People	Maryland / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	36,849	6,169.9	2,009.7	2,346.0

Violent Crime	11,101	1,858.7	399.9	387.8
Murder	348	58.3	9.1	6.5
Robbery	4,856	813.1	118.5	73.9
Aggravated Assault	5,573	933.1	243.7	279.7
Property Crime	25,748	4,311.2	1,609.8	1,958.2
Burglary	5,414	906.5	252.0	314.2
Larceny	16,395	2,745.1	1,184.9	1,398.0
Car Theft	3,939	659.5	172.9	246.0

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Baltimore, MD Cost Of Living

101
Baltimore's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Baltimore	Maryland	National Average
Overall	101	120	100

Services	106	111	100
Groceries	112	114	100
Health	86	84	100
Housing	91	151	100
Transportation	103	109	100
Utilities	107	108	100

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Baltimore Articles

Worst Baltimore Neighborhoods

Worst Baltimore Suburbs

Rankings for Baltimore in Maryland

Ranks #9 in Cheapest Places To Live In Maryland

Ranks #13 in Most Dangerous Cities In Maryland

Ranks #55 in Worst Places To Live In Maryland

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Population over time in Baltimore

Year	Population	% Change
2020	602,274	-2.0%
2019	614,700	-0.8%
2018	619,796	-0.2%
2017	621,000	-0.2%
2016	622,454	0.0%
2015	622,271	0.1%
2014	621,445	0.1%
2013	620,644	0.1%
2012	620,210	-0.1%
2011	620,538	-

Race / Ethnicity in Baltimore

White

27.3% (164,417)

African American

61.6% (370,749)

American Indian

0.3% (1,575)

Asian

2.5% (14,837)

Hawaiian

0.0% (179)

Other

0.4% (2,374)

Two Or More

2.6% (15,516)

Hispanic

5.4% (32,627)

Race	Baltimore	MD	USA
White	27.3%	50.2%	60.1%
African American	61.6%	29.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.3%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.6%	3.3%	2.8%
Hispanic	5.4%	10.3%	18.2%

Gender in Baltimore

Female

53.1% (319,885)

Male

46.9% (282,388)

Gender	Baltimore	MD	USA
Female	53.1%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	46.9%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Baltimore for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (30,113)

9-12th Grade

10.0% (60,227)

High School / GED

28.0% (168,636)

Some College

19.0% (114,432)

Associate's Degree

5.0% (30,113)

Bachelor's Degree

17.0% (102,386)

Master's Degree

11.0% (66,250)

Professional Degree

3.0% (18,068)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (12,045)

Education	Baltimore	MD	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	10.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	28.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	19.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	5.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	17.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	11.0%	13.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	3.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Baltimore, Maryland

Less than $10,000

11.0% (6,613,119)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.9% (3,540,143)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.7% (5,826,062)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.3% (5,598,315)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.4% (7,449,104)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.9% (10,166,178)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.9% (6,578,349)

$100,000 to $149,999

12.5% (7,507,221)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.4% (3,227,953)

$200,000 or more

6.2% (3,720,951)

Income	Baltimore	MD	USA
Less than $10,000	11.0%	4.6%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.9%	2.6%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.7%	5.6%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.3%	6.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.4%	9.3%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.9%	15.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.9%	13.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.5%	19.3%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.4%	10.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	6.2%	13.4%	8.3%

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