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Baltimore, Maryland by the numbers
According to the FBI, Baltimore had 13.5 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 3.8 times the Maryland rate (3.6). Its median household earns $62,177 and the median home value is $229,600. About 573,243 people live in Baltimore.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Baltimore?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Baltimore at 13.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (7,578 in all). It stands at about 3.8 times the Maryland rate (3.6); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 134 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. There were also 22,410 property crimes, a rate of 39.8 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 7.9 per 1,000, about 4.0 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 4,982 were reported, the count is up 52%.
| Offense (2025) | Baltimore count | Per 1,000 | Maryland per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 7,578 | 13.5 | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 134 | 0.24 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 270 | 0.48 | 0.31 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 2,342 | 4.2 | 0.85 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 4,832 | 8.6 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 22,410 | 39.8 | 18.2 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 2,960 | 5.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 15,031 | 26.7 | 13.4 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4,419 | 7.9 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Baltimore changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,982 | 8,169 | 174 |
| 2022 | 9,751 | 19,289 | 326 |
| 2023 | 9,573 | 29,003 | 246 |
| 2024 | 9,154 | 23,669 | 193 |
| 2025 | 7,578 | 22,410 | 134 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Baltimore Police Department's own reports.
How does Baltimore compare with Maryland?
Baltimore's median household earns $62,177 a year, 40% lower than the state figure ($103,678). The median owner-occupied home is worth $229,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,331 a month. About 573,243 people live on 81 square miles of land, roughly 7,082 per square mile. The city lies in Baltimore city.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Baltimore | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 573,243 | 6,206,011 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $62,177 | $103,678 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $229,600 | $419,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,331 | $1,705 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.5% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 19.7% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 36.1% | 43.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 47.5% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.2 | 39.4 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Baltimore?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Baltimore: Kane & Lombard Street Drums. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 6 high-hazard dams in Baltimore. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 4 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Druid Hill Lake Reservoir and Storage Tanks (118 ft) and Pecks Branch Dam (Ashburton) (59 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Baltimore city carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Baltimore?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 5 highway work zones in Baltimore city limits (all active that day). Where crews are working: I95, I695 and I 895. 5 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Baltimore?
Inside the city limits there are 153 public schools (2024-25) and 53 private schools (2023-24). 29 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and Hampton National Historic Site. 6 state parks or recreation areas: Gunpowder Falls State Park, Hart-Miller Island State Park, Jonas Green State Park, North Point State Park and Patapsco Valley State Park and 1 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Baltimore
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Baltimore city limits, plus 6 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Jonathan Melnick Auctioneers INC (Baltimore) and Northwestern Loan Company (Baltimore).
Liquor stores
234 liquor stores are on the map inside the Baltimore city limits: 1001 Liquors, 19th Hole Liquor, 4 G's Liquors (Baltimore), 70 Liquors (Baltimore), 7207 Liquor (Baltimore), A&B Liquors (Baltimore), A-1 Deli (Baltimore), A-1 Liquor and 226 more. Maryland has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Baltimore city limits: Planned Parenthood at Baltimore City (Baltimore).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Baltimore?
In 2025, Baltimore had 13.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (7,578 reported), about 3.8 times the Maryland rate (3.6). The property-crime rate was 39.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Baltimore?
$62,177 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,678 for Maryland.
How much do homes cost in Baltimore?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $229,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $419,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Baltimore?
Baltimore city carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Dundalk, MD (7 mi) · Towson, MD (7 mi) · Glen Burnie, MD (10 mi) · Ellicott City, MD (12 mi) · Severn, MD (12 mi) · Columbia, MD (15 mi)
More: Maryland statewide numbers · county page: Baltimore city · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Baltimore city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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