Baltimore County, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
849,586 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,904 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$330,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$691 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,382 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metro Area
5
Maryland
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metro Area
5
Maryland
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 33
Feb 3 7 36
Mar 4 2 44
Apr 3 0 54
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 3 0 47
Dec 3 3 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MD State Senate District 42, MD State Legislative Subdistrict 42B, MD
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Schools

Ridgely Middle
<1 miles, S
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Colleges

Goucher College
3 miles, S • 2.8 star
Fortis Institute-Towson
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
Towson University
3 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Greater Baltimore Medical Center
4 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
52 miles, N • 1.4 star
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