Baltimore, Maryland

Major Maryland city with a diverse economy

Northeast Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metro

WhereAtHome Score

75.5

C

out of 100

Overview

Baltimore is a Maryland city with a population of approximately 565K, part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $189,754. Median household income is $58,349.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 565K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $189,754 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $58,349 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 30.1 minutes
  • Part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

565,239

Source: Census ACS

$189,754

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$58,349

Source: Census ACS

30.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

64

Source: Walk Score

108 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Anne Arundel County (county-level results)

56%
42%
Democrat 171,945
Republican 128,892
Leans D+13.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 84.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 42.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 64/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 75.5

Location

Baltimore, MD (39.1719, -76.6483)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.