Baltimore metro, MD relocation guide
Moving to Baltimore, MD
About Baltimore
Baltimore, also known as Baltimore City, is the most populous city in the US state of Maryland. It is the 30th-most populous US city with a population of 585,708 at the 2020 census and estimated at 569,997 in 2025, while the Baltimore metropolitan area at 2.86 million residents is the 22nd-largest metropolitan area in the nation. The city is also part of the Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area, which had a population of 9.97 million in 2020.
Home prices in Baltimore
The median list in Baltimore is $229,999.
Top places in Baltimore
- Inner Harbor — the city's main waterfront district, with hotels, shops, and museums (per the city's Wikipedia article, read September 24, 2026).
- National Aquarium.
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- Fort McHenry — site of the War of 1812 bombardment that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner" (per the city's Wikipedia article, read September 24, 2026).
- Fells Point — historic waterfront neighborhood, once a sailors' entertainment spot, now refurbished and, read September 24, 2026).
- Lexington Market.
Commuting from Baltimore
- MARC Penn Line (Baltimore Penn Station) and Camden Line (Camden Station) to Washington Union Station (per Wikipedia MARC pages).
- Amtrak Northeast Regional and Acela service at Penn Station.
- MTA Light RailLink (Hunt Valley–BWI/Glen Burnie) and Metro SubwayLink (Owings Mills–Johns Hopkins Hospital) both serve downtown.
- Highways: I-95, I-83 (Jones Falls Expy), I-695, I-70, I-395; BWI Airport roughly 15–20 minutes by car.
- Approximate MARC Penn Line Penn Station–Union Station: ~60 minutes (approximate; varies by train).
- I-83 and Charles Street to Hanover Street and Ritchie Highway serve as a rough east–west dividing line, while Eastern Avenue to Route 40 serves as a north–south divider; for the U.
Schools in Baltimore
Public schools: Baltimore City Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Baltimore FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Baltimore, MD?
The median list in Baltimore is $229,999. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Baltimore, MD?
MARC Penn Line (Baltimore Penn Station) and Camden Line (Camden Station) to Washington Union Station (per Wikipedia MARC pages). - Which school district serves Baltimore, MD?
Baltimore is served by Baltimore City Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.