Composite profile
Overall score
70/100
Use the Baltimore profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Washington DC and Philadelphia.
Overall70/100
Affordability72/100
Air quality72/100
Energy68/100
United States / North America
Baltimore, United States City Intelligence
Baltimore is a US Mid-Atlantic port metro north of Washington DC, with university, healthcare-systems, and federal-services activity shaping the regional profile. Baltimore is a north america city of about ~2.8M metro in United States. On the composite city-intelligence score, Baltimore sits around the indexed median (70/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~2.8M metro
Image credit: Image: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Good70/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Baltimore data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 72/100 | Baltimore's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 72/100 | Baltimore's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 68/100 | Baltimore's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 68/100 | Baltimore's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 69/100 | Baltimore's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 65/100 | Baltimore's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 65/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety75/100
Low crime77/100
Personal safety77/100
Night safety69/100
Road safety74/100
Baltimore is estimated to be a generally safe city (75/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life78/100
Healthcare85/100
Education89/100
Green space51/100
Cleanliness84/100
Infrastructure93/100
Mobility70/100
Baltimore has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness76/100
Education89/100
Green space51/100
Overall safety75/100
Baltimore scores high for family living (76/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability76/100
Walkability74/100
Cycling65/100
Infrastructure93/100
Baltimore is high for remote workers (76/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability76/100
Healthcare85/100
Cleanliness84/100
Outdoor lifestyle31/100
Baltimore is high for retirement (76/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Baltimore
Local public safety guidance for Baltimore, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Universal emergency | 91124/7 | 911 reaches police, fire, and emergency medical dispatch across the United States. |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Baltimore, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the United States emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- Federal Communications Commission: 9-1-1 and E9-1-1 services
Used as the primary attribution for the United States 911 universal emergency number.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Baltimore
Healthcare context for Baltimore, with national-level information from United States where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Baltimore, see the United States healthcare profile.
Official hospital registry
Federal directory for comparing Medicare-certified hospitals, nursing homes, and other care providers.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Used as the primary federal attribution for United States public-health context.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Medicare Care Compare
Used as the official United States hospital registry reference for verified facility lookups.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Baltimore
Local mobility context for Baltimore, with national-level context from United States where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Baltimore, see the United States transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- U.S. Department of Transportation: U.S. Department of Transportation
Used as the primary federal attribution for United States national transport context.
- Federal Aviation Administration: Federal Aviation Administration
Used as the primary attribution for United States aviation authority information.
- Federal Railroad Administration: Federal Railroad Administration
Used as the primary attribution for United States rail authority information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Baltimore. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Baltimore
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Baltimore will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Baltimore air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Baltimore drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Baltimore
Is Baltimore worth visiting?
Yes — strong quality of life (78/100), with nearby nature such as Patapsco Valley State Park, North Point State Park.
Is Baltimore good for families?
Strong (76/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Baltimore affordable?
More affordable than average; about $1,810/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Baltimore?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Baltimore's main industries?
Mainly technology, aerospace, research.
What is the climate in Baltimore?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 14.7°C.
Does Baltimore have universities?
Higher education is strong (78/100).
What is healthcare like in Baltimore?
Healthcare access is strong (67/100).
Is Baltimore good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (68/100).
What nature is near Baltimore?
Within ~170 km: Patapsco Valley State Park, North Point State Park.
Explore Baltimore modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Baltimore
Baltimore's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Baltimore
Baltimore's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Baltimore
Baltimore's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Baltimore
Baltimore's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Baltimore
Baltimore's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Baltimore
Baltimore's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Baltimore
Cost of living estimates for Baltimore — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Baltimore
Climate profile for Baltimore — Humid Continental climate, annual average 14.7°C, comfort score 74/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Baltimore
Economy and jobs profile for Baltimore — major economy, economy score 87/100, key industries including technology, aerospace, research. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Baltimore
Education profile for Baltimore — research center, education score 77/100, 7 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Baltimore
Healthcare and retirement profile for Baltimore — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 67/100, retirement score 68/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Arrival planning guide for Baltimore
Practical arrival planning context for Baltimore — links into transport, public-safety, healthcare, budgeting tools, and methodology. Not an official airport or travel instruction service.
Visual guide to Baltimore
Source-attributed visual context for Baltimore using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Baltimore
Weekend trip planning checklist for Baltimore — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Baltimore
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Baltimore
Estimate a monthly budget for Baltimore using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Baltimore
Plan a trip budget for Baltimore using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Baltimore
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Baltimore. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Annapolis, United States
Same region · about 36 km from Baltimore. Explore Annapolis's city intelligence profile.
Washington DC, United States
Same region · about 57 km from Baltimore. Explore Washington DC's city intelligence profile.
Frederick, United States
Same region · about 71 km from Baltimore. Explore Frederick's city intelligence profile.
Harrisburg, United States
Same region · about 111 km from Baltimore. Explore Harrisburg's city intelligence profile.
Philadelphia, United States
Same region · about 145 km from Baltimore. Explore Philadelphia's city intelligence profile.
Allentown, United States
Same region · about 175 km from Baltimore. Explore Allentown's city intelligence profile.
Trenton, United States
Same region · about 189 km from Baltimore. Explore Trenton's city intelligence profile.
Richmond, United States
Same corridor · about 207 km from Baltimore. Explore Richmond's city intelligence profile.
Scranton, United States
Same region · about 249 km from Baltimore. Explore Scranton's city intelligence profile.
Newark, United States
Same region · about 263 km from Baltimore. Explore Newark's city intelligence profile.
Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Baltimore — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
Business Hubs
Business Hubs · 18 places across 14 cities.
Baltimore FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Baltimore, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Baltimore
Is Baltimore worth visiting?
Baltimore has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Patapsco Valley State Park, North Point State Park and Hart-Miller Island State Park, Maryland within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Baltimore?
Baltimore has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 78/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Baltimore?
A single resident of Baltimore spends roughly $1,810 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near $964. Overall the city is more affordable than average for the United States. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Baltimore?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Baltimore is high for remote workers (76/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Baltimore?
Baltimore's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, manufacturing and education and research. Baltimore has a large and diversified economy with strengths in technology, aerospace and research.
Is Baltimore good for digital nomads and remote work?
Baltimore offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 88/100.
What are the education options in Baltimore?
Baltimore is a research-focused education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Business and Economics.
Is Baltimore a good place to study?
Baltimore offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Baltimore?
Baltimore has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 67/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Baltimore a good place to retire?
Baltimore offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 68/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Baltimore?
Baltimore has a humid continental climate, averaging about 14.7°C annually with roughly 801 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Baltimore a safe place to live?
Baltimore is estimated to be a generally safe city (75/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Baltimore?
Baltimore indexes a walkability score of 74 and a cycling score of 65 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Baltimore?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Baltimore include Patapsco Valley State Park, North Point State Park and Hart-Miller Island State Park, Maryland. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Baltimore good for families?
Baltimore scores high for family living (76/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Baltimore?
Baltimore rates 31/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 51/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Patapsco Valley State Park, North Point State Park and Hart-Miller Island State Park, Maryland supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Baltimore profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Washington DC and Philadelphia. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (72/100) and air quality (72/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (65/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the United States country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Baltimore appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- US Environmental Protection Agency: National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Used where United States city comparisons need air-quality benchmark context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.