Baltimore County
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Baltimore County, situated in Central Maryland, surrounds most of the independent city of Baltimore and showcases a diverse blend of suburban neighborhoods, thriving business centers, and natural escapes. Visitors can enjoy lively college towns, scenic parks, and a rich cultural history distinct from the urban pace of Baltimore City.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
854,535
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.44°, -76.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$3,295
Local Cost
$2,130
Local Income
$4,150
Cashless
95
English
98
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-22.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1162 mm
Internet Speed
145 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MTN
Distance
22 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 86/100.