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Baltimore
Welcome to Baltimore. The birthplace of Edgar Allen Poe, Frederick Douglass, and the Star Spangled Banner – Baltimore is one of America’s most historic cities, and one of its greatest. In addition to a growing tech sector, Baltimore also boasts great cathedrals, synagogues, and monuments – it’s no wonder the city generates 5.2 billion dollars in tourism revenue a year!
| Population | 621,000 |
| Median Age | 34.7 |
| Poverty Rate | 22% |
| Median Income (Household) | $44,262 |
| Number Of Employees | 270,930 |
| Median Property Value | $153,000 |
City Overview
Located along the Patapsco River in northeast Maryland, Baltimore is the 29th most populous city in the United States and the most populous city in Maryland. The harbor area features all sorts of fun open air activities and is great for a pleasant weekend stroll. There is plenty in Baltimore for sports fans – the Orioles play here, and Oriole Park is one of the most unique in America. The Ravens, Baltimore’s football team, play at M&T stadium. Baltimore has a significant student population, and apartments for rent can be found near John Hopkins University. John Hopkins Hospital – the best hospital in the United States – is also located in Baltimore.
Arts
There are three main arts and entertainment districts in Baltimore – the Station North Arts & Entertainment District, HighlandTown Arts District and the Bromo Arts & Entertainment District. In Addition, the Baltimore Office of Promotion of the Arts organizes several major events every year, including Artscape (America’s largest art festival), the Baltimore Book Festival, and the School 33 Open Studio Tour, among others. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is world famous and regularly performs classical music and film soundtracks. Theatre fans will enjoy the Lyric Opera of Baltimore and Centerstage (Baltimore’s leading performance art company). Community theater is also popular. The Peabody Institute is the oldest music conservatory in the United States – founded in 1857.
Business & Economy
The Science, Tech, and Maths sectors are strong in Baltimore – accounting for almost a quarter of all jobs in the city. Baltimore is also a thriving center of international commerce – the port generates 3 billion dollars in wages and salary each year. Other top Baltimore employers include the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, T. Rowe Price, Lockheed Martin, the University of Maryland Baltimore, and UPS.
Wage by Common Jobs
- 1. Elementary & middle school teachers$58,596
- 2. Secretaries & administrative assistants$46,233
- 3. Retail salespersons$45,266
- 4. Nursing, psychiatric, & home health aides$32,740
- 5. Cashiers$25,882
Employment by Occupations
Numbers claim that the employment rate in Baltimore, MD changed by 1%, so let’s see what are the most common job groups in this area. People of Baltimore, MD prefer to work in Administrative, Management and Sales.
Employment by Industries
Keeping in mind that the employment rate changed by 1% recently, there must be a strong understanding of industries people of Baltimore, MD work in. The most common industries are Healthcare & Social Assistance, Educational Services and Retail trade. Please note that not all the residents of Baltimore, MD work in the area and may be employed outside of the city. Our data is tagged to their residential address, not the work address.
Climate
The weather in Baltimore varies. Winter varies, with some years seeing minimal snowfall and others major storms. Summers are fairly hot, averaging about 80.7° Fahrenheit. There are about 40 inches of rain annually.
Cuisine
There is a lot of good eating in Baltimore – seafood especially, given Baltimore’s proximity to the water. The Fells Point neighborhood is home to the Thames Street Oyster House – known for piping hot bowls of clam chowder, expertly prepared lobster and delicious oysters. Not a seafood fan? Head over to Chap’s Charcoal House for an old fashioned mac‘n‘cheese, burger, or sub.
Demographics
This is a predominantly Black city, populated by commuters and migrant from Washington D.C. The city is considered to be in stagnation since 1950’s, while certain parts of the urban center prosper and attract new residents. Baltimore has a growing homeless population, specifically among young people.
Race & Ethnicity
According to latest census, Baltimore, MD is a home for 63% black residents. The second common group is white with 28% residents. The list of the most common racial or ethnic groups is closed by latino with 5% residents.
Non-English Speakers
Education
Past year Baltimore, MD universities awarded around 40,198 degrees. Statistics show that the population of students in Baltimore, MD include 7,143 male students and 11,084 female students. Baltimore, MD offers private and public tuition with a median cost of $50,410 for private four-year colleges and $0 for in-state public four-year colleges. The largest university of this city is the Johns Hopkins University with the majority of graduates. The University of Maryland-Baltimore and Loyola University Maryland hold the second and the third place respectively. The share of the public colleges in Baltimore, MD is 49.4% and 50.6% go to the private colleges.
Universities
- 1. Johns Hopkins University8,159 graduates
- 2. University of Maryland-Baltimore2,126 graduates
- 3. Loyola University Maryland1,642 graduates
Public vs Private
- Public50.6%
- Private49.4%
Entertainment
There’s a lot of family-friendly fun to be had in Baltimore. For starters, you can check out The National Aquarium, which displays thousands of exotic and interesting fish. When you’re deciding what to do next, head over to the Top of the World Observation Center – you can see all of Baltimore from this skyscraper. The center also provides binoculars and city maps. Baseball fans can’t miss the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum. Fans of Mission Impossible and James Bond should check out the National Cryptologic Museum – the official museum of the NSA.
Health and Safety
The age groups that most likely have the health care coverage in Baltimore, MD are 25-34 years old for men and 25-34 years old for women. Baltimore, MD offers a 93 primary care clinician to 1 patient ratio. Data records state that dentists ratio is 64 to 1, speaking of mental health doctors ratio, it’s 345 to 1 resident.
Clinician to Patient Ratios
| Primary Care | 1 to 93 |
| Dentists | 1 to 64 |
| Mental Health | 1 to 345 |
| Other | 1 to 203 |
Historical
Founded in 1729, Baltimore has more historical monuments per capita than any other U.S. city. That’s a lot of history. As horror fans know, Edgar Allen Poe wrote some of his earliest work in Baltimore. Visit the Edgar Allen Poe House and Museum (talking ravens not included with ticket purchase) to get a sense of the atmosphere of Poe’s early work. Complete your spooky journey with a visit to Poe’s grave in Westminster Hall – the beautiful gothic architecture makes it a fitting resting place for the master of the macabre. Baltimore’s Inner Harbor offers much of interest for naval history buffs. Take a full access tour of the USS Torsk (a World War II submarine) or the USS Constellation - the last sail-only warship the navy ever built. Other historical attractions include the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum and Fort McHenry.
Landmarks
Oriole Park at Camden Yards Fort McHenry, the National Aquarium, the Baltimore Museum of Art, John Hopkins University, Federal Hill Park, the USS Constellation, Hampden (great Christmas lights in this neighborhood!) the Maryland Science Center, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore Farmer's Market, the Civil War Museum, the Star Spangled Banner Flag House.
Nightlife
Whether you want to paint the town red, or just sip a pint in a pub, you have options in Baltimore. Night owls should consider apartments for rent in Federal Hill or Fell’s Point - both popular areas for nights out. The Cat’s Eye Pub on Thames Street offers a good beer selection and great live Jazz and Blues in a relaxed atmosphere. For something a little different, check out Howlin’ at the Moon – they have great dueling piano shows and novelty bucket drinks. Want to dress up and dance? Go down to the Havana Club in Inner Harbor for Salsa and Latin dancing. Mosaic in Downtown offers Hip-Hop and Top 40 tracks and great DJs and drinks.
Transportation
Baltimore’s public transportation is nothing to write home about, but there are MTA buses available. The Charm City Circulator, a recent startup, offers four free-of-charge bus routes. However, most Baltimore citizens prefer to travel by car.
Commute Time
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Commuter Transportation
The workers of Baltimore, MD traveled to their offices around 29.41 minutes lately and drove alone to get there. The rest of the residents used public transit and took a bus.
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Housing Trends
Rent Price
| Studio rentals | $850 | -6.5% |
| 1 bed rentals | $1,302 | -3.1% |
| 2 bed rentals | $1,701 | +2.6% |
| 3 bed rentals | $1,882 | +1.4% |
Rent Type Price
| Apartment rentals | $1,240 | +0.2% |
| House rentals | $1,718 | -0.7% |
| Condo rentals | $2,054 | +3.1% |
| Townhouse rentals | $1,743 | +0.3% |
| Loft rentals | $1,681 | -1.6% |
Rent vs Own
- Rent47%
- Own53%
Finding Apartments for Rent in Baltimore
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Baltimore Neighborhoods
Downtown Baltimore
Downtown is the heart of Baltimore – lots of office buildings and high-rise apartments for rent here. You can find the coolest Baltimore nightlife, arts, and the city’s finest farmer’s market here.
Fell’s Point
A charming, historic neighborhood with beautiful cobblestone streets, located on the Patapsco’s north shore. Just minutes from downtown, Fell’s point is an ideal place for young professionals to rent apartments or townhouses. And when the workday is over, there are plenty of great cafes, restaurants, and bars here.
Canton
One of Baltimore’s most diverse and energetic neighborhoods – young professionals, old Baltimore families, and frat bros all live here. Lots of old warehouses have been converted into cool apartments for rent, you can also find a traditional brick and formstone rowhouses. If you are a morning person, head over to Iron Rooster restaurant for a serious breakfast.
Charles Village
Laidback with a suburban feel – Charles Village is a great place for families to settle long term. find townhouses for rent. Located in near John Hopkins University, it’s also a great place to find student apartments for rent. The Wyman Park Dell – a 16-acre public park, is an excellent place to take the kids or the dog (or both!) for a walk.
Hampden
Hampden has character. Popular with the starving artists and the hipsters, there’s always something cool and quirky going on here. For example, the annual HonFest celebrates the beehive hairdos of the 60s. There are lots of apartments for rent with vintage brick architecture here.
Federal Hill/Montgomery
One of Baltimore’s more upscale neighborhoods – and with some of the city’s coolest bars and nightlife, it’s the place to rent an apartment if you want to be right in the action. Swing by the Ropewalk Tavern for great Maryland microbrews and mouth-watering pub food.
Patterson Park
Nestled between Canton and John Hopkins Medical University, Patterson Park has a small-town, neighborly feel. With many affordable apartments for rent in walking distance from major attractions, Patterson Park offers a great Baltimore experience on a budget.
Inner Harbor
The Inner Harbor’s high-rise apartments for rent offer lovely views of the Baltimore waterfront – and with so many cool things to do here, it’s no wonder that it’s the most visited tourist area in the entire city.
West Baltimore
Don’t let “The Wire” fool you, West Baltimore is rapidly gentrifying, and there are lots of cool, affordable apartments for rent here – in classic Baltimore rowhouses. You can find the Edgar Allen Poe Museum in this part of the city.