What is the median household income in Baltimore Highlands?

The median household income in Baltimore Highlands, MD is $56,367 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Baltimore Highlands, MD?

Baltimore Highlands has an average high temperature of 43.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.3 inches.

Baltimore Highlands, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Baltimore Highlands, MD?

Crime rate data for Baltimore Highlands is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Q: What are the schools like in Baltimore Highlands, MD?

School district data for Baltimore Highlands is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Is Baltimore Highlands, MD a Good Place to Live?

Baltimore Highlands is a small town of 8,116 in Maryland, with a median household income of $56,367 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Baltimore Highlands's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Baltimore Highlands is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Baltimore Highlands city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.7

Baltimore Highlands's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Baltimore Highlands costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Baltimore Highlands, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$251,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,289	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,367	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Baltimore Highlands is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Baltimore Highlands, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Baltimore Highlands sees average highs of 43.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 43.7 inches of annual precipitation and 19.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Baltimore Highlands, MD
Average High — January	43.7°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	43.7"
Annual Snowfall	19.3"

Demographics

Metric	Baltimore Highlands, MD	National Avg
Population	8,116	—
Median Age	35.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	49.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	26.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.5%	18.9%
Asian	4.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Baltimore Highlands vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baltimore Highlands, MD affordable or expensive?

Baltimore Highlands's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Baltimore Highlands roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $251,900 and median rent is $1,289/month.

What is the crime rate in Baltimore Highlands, MD?

Crime data for Baltimore Highlands is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Baltimore Highlands?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Baltimore Highlands, MD a good place to live?

Baltimore Highlands, MD has a population of 8,116, a median household income of $56,367, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Baltimore Highlands?

Baltimore Highlands averages 43.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.7 inches with about 19.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Baltimore Highlands?

The population of Baltimore Highlands, Maryland is 8,116 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Baltimore Highlands?

Key numbers for living in Baltimore Highlands: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $251,900, median household income $56,367. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Baltimore Highlands side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.