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Baltimore, MD

Aggregated across 24 ZIP codes in Baltimore.

Population: 618,470 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Baltimore, MD is $235,195 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $281,058 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,758/month. 159 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with winterweather, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,195

Median home value

-1.8%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$235,195
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
+1.2%
5-year appreciation
+5.8%
10-year appreciation
+54.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$246,894
House Price Index (state)
367.5 (+0.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$281,058
Median list price
$278,960
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
+11.4%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
3,072
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
74
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
930

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,758/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,437/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,557/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
159
Elementary schools
113
Middle schools
10
High schools
35
Charter schools
31
School districts serving the area
Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Schools, SEED School of Maryland
Schools include
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary, Baltimore School for the Arts, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy, Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women, Johnston Square Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Kane & Lombard Street Drums (1.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.5°F
Average high
67.9°F
Average low
50.3°F
Annual precipitation
49.7 in
Annual snowfall
1.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
230
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
194

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
288
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
146,938
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
123,868

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1,317
Nearest national park
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail (1 mi)
National parks include
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Hampton National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
830
Nearest airport
Albrecht Airstrip (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
18
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF MD MEDICAL CENTER MIDTOWN CAMPUS, VA MARYLAND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - BALTIMORE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
85
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,817 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,948
Housing built before 1970
74.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,650
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
71.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
269,861
Average weekly wage
$1,522
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
866

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BaltimoreState medianUS median
Median home value$235,195$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$281,058$450,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,758/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,650$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Baltimore, MD?
$235,195.
What is the median sale price in Baltimore, MD?
$281,058.
How long do homes take to sell in Baltimore, MD?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Baltimore, MD?
Typical rent: $1,758/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Baltimore, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Baltimore, MD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Baltimore, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Baltimore, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Baltimore, MD?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kane & Lombard Street Drums, 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Baltimore, MD?
159 schools (113 elementary, 10 middle, 35 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Baltimore, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 15.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Baltimore, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Baltimore, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 107.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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