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Baltimore, MD

Aggregated across 24 ZIP codes in Baltimore.

Population: 618,470 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Baltimore, MD is $231,473 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $279,615 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,743/month. 157 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with winter weather, cold wave, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$231,473

Typical home value

-2.2%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$231,473
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
+0.4%
5-year appreciation
+5.1%
10-year appreciation
+53.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$244,065
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$279,615
Median list price
$264,226
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
-0.6%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2,162
For-sale inventory
3,140
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
3,103
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
861

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,743/mo
1-year rent change
+3.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,523/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,625/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,006/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,509/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,789/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)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
157
Elementary schools
111
Middle schools
10
High schools
35
Charter schools
31
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.0 : 1
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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1,047
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.1°F
Average high
66.7°F
Average low
49.3°F
Annual precipitation
46.6 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
236
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
58
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
39
Nearest airport
Albrecht Airstrip (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
40
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF MD MEDICAL CENTER MIDTOWN CAMPUS, VA MARYLAND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - BALTIMORE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,817 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1948
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
269,150
Average weekly wage
$1,665
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,531

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

How it compares

BaltimoreState medianUS median
Typical home value$231,473$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$279,615$450,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,743/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Baltimore, MD?
$231,473.
What is the median sale price in Baltimore, MD?
$279,615.
How long do homes take to sell in Baltimore, MD?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Baltimore, MD?
Typical rent: $1,743/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Baltimore, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Baltimore, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,047 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
157 schools (111 elementary, 10 middle, 35 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
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: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Baltimore

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