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Baltimore, Maryland

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At a glance

573,243
Population
$229,600
Median home value (all homes)
24% below U.S. median
$189,754
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,331/mo
Median rent
1% below U.S. median
$62,177
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
29.1 min
Average commute
85.4%
Homes with broadband
13.28%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services2% above
Utilities15% above
Taxes28% above
Insurance6% below
Commute cost7% above
For business: Maryland is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates87.7%
College graduates36.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Baltimore Development Corp
A city economic development organization providing programs, incentives, and services to support business growth and redevelopment in Baltimore, including loans, property improvement grants, and real estate development opportunities.
state Maryland Department of Commerce
The Maryland Department of Commerce is the state's primary economic development agency that stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland companies. It also promotes Maryland’s commercial advantages and quality of life to spur economic development, international investment, trade and tourism.
state Maryland Economic Development Association
The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) enhances the knowledge and skills of its members, encourages partnerships and networking among people committed to bringing jobs and capital to Maryland, and promotes economic development as an investment in Maryland. MEDA is a nonprofit organization of economic development professionals.
state Maryland Technology Development Corporation
TEDCO provides funding, resources and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland. It identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology companies in Maryland.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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